Origin
Yankton, SD
Evening in Yankton on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yankton, SD to Tyndall, SD
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yankton, SD
Julio Lopez
Tyndall, SD
Julio Lopez
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Great Plains, the 27.9-mile journey from Yankton to Tyndall is an efficient choice. This drive typically takes about 43 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a one-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via SD Highway 50, SD Highway 314, and Main Street to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of $4, this route is as economical as it is straightforward. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection between two South Dakota communities that allows you to reach your destination quickly without the need for extensive travel planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13.9 miles from Yankton, SD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a focused, highway-heavy experience as you traverse the South Dakota landscape. With 91% of the trip spent on highways, you will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 21.1 miles on SD Highway 50, allowing for consistent cruising through the open prairie. Because this is a highway-focused drive, the transition between roads is minimal, providing a direct path from point A to point B. You won't encounter technical mountain passes or complex intersections here, just a reliable, direct route that prioritizes speed and ease of travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SD Highway 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SD Highway 50 and SD Highway 314. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near SD 52 / West 8th Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SD 52 / West 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (West City Limits Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Highway 314): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
|
SD 52 / West 8th Street
Turn left onto SD 52 / West 8th Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
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~2m in
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West City Limits Road
Turn right onto West City Limits Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Highway 314
Turn left onto Highway 314
Navigation decision point
5
5.5 mi into trip
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~9m in
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SD 50; SD 52 Truck / SD Highway 50
At end of road, turn left onto SD 50; SD 52 Truck / SD Highway 50
Navigation decision point
4
27.9 mi into trip
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~43m in
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West 18th Avenue
Turn left onto West 18th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SD Highway 50 | 21.1 mi | 30m |
| SD Highway 314 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 8th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East 6th Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Summit Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Highway 314 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 4th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SD Highway 50
— 21.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yankton, SD and Tyndall, SD.
1
Start on SD 52
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
West 4th Street
2
Continue on SD 52
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Summit Street
3
Turn left onto SD 52
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
West 8th Street
4
Turn right onto West City Limits Road
509 ft
·
13 sec
·
West City Limits Road
5
Turn left onto Highway 314
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Highway 314
6
Continue on SD 314
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
SD Highway 314
7
At end of road, turn left onto SD 50; SD 52 Truck
21 mi
·
30 min
·
SD Highway 50
8
Continue on SD 50
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
9
Turn right onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto West 18th Avenue
50 ft
·
2 sec
·
West 18th Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
West 18th Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 43-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning formal stops, as the duration is brief enough to drive through in one go. Before heading out, ensure your tank is topped off to cover the $4 fuel cost, keeping your momentum steady across the 27.9-mile distance. Because there are no scheduled stops required for this route, use that extra time to enjoy a leisurely pace once you arrive in Tyndall. Keep an eye on your speed when transitioning from the open stretches of SD Highway 50 onto Main Street, as the environment shifts quickly when entering the town.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.9 miles from Yankton, SD, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27.9 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.9 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tyndall, SD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Yankton, SD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Yankton, SD
This is one driving day of about 27.9 miles and 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Yankton, SD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on SD Highway 50 for about 21.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.9 mi from Yankton, SD · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.9 miles from Yankton, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tyndall, SD
The final approach into Tyndall, SD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Tyndall, SD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.48 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| premium | $4.80 | $5.27 | $10.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tyndall, SD
Evening in Tyndall on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Yankton, SD to Tyndall, SD covers 27.9 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SD Highway 50, SD Highway 314, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.9 miles from Yankton, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SD 52 / West 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (West City Limits Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Highway 314): Navigation decision point.
The route from Yankton, SD to Tyndall, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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