Origin
Yankton, SD
Morning in Yankton on Saturday
Local time
11:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yankton, SD to Lennox, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
65.2 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yankton, SD
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Lennox, SD
Julio Lopez
Trip Overview
The drive from Yankton, SD to Lennox, SD covers 65.2 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 81, SD Highway 44, Broadway Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.6 miles on US Highway 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 65.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 65.2 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 81 and SD Highway 44. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.6 miles on US Highway 81.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 81 and SD Highway 44. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 37.3 miles in near SD 44 / SD Highway 44.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Yankton, SD to Lennox, SD is easy. At 1h 22m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 37.3 miles (SD 44 / SD Highway 44): Navigation decision point; at 55.2 miles (SD 44 / SD Highway 44): Navigation decision point; at 63.3 miles (CR 103 / 278th Street): 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
37.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
SD 44 / SD Highway 44
Turn right onto SD 44 / SD Highway 44
Navigation decision point
4
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
SD 44 / SD Highway 44
Turn left onto SD 44 / SD Highway 44
Navigation decision point
3
63.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
CR 103 / 278th Street
Turn left onto CR 103 / 278th Street
Navigation decision point
4
65.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
65.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
West 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 81 | 32.6 mi | 37m |
| SD Highway 44 | 22.2 mi | 28m |
| Broadway Avenue | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| SD Highway 19 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| West 4th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 278th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West 1st Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Cleveland Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 81
— 32.6 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yankton, SD and Lennox, SD.
1
Start on SD 52
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
West 4th Street
2
Turn left onto US 81; SD 50; SD 52 Truck
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Broadway Avenue
3
Continue on US 81
33 mi
·
37 min
·
US Highway 81
4
Turn right onto SD 44
14 mi
·
16 min
·
SD Highway 44
5
Continue on SD 44
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Street
6
Turn right onto SD 19; SD 44
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
SD Highway 19
7
Turn left onto SD 44
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
SD Highway 44
8
Turn left onto CR 103
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
278th Street
9
Continue on CR 103
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Cleveland Street
10
Turn left onto West 1st Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 1st Avenue
11
Turn right onto South Main Street
365 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Main Street
12
Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue
70 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 2nd Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
West 2nd Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.6 mi from Yankton, SD · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Yankton, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lennox, SD
The final approach into Lennox, SD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.19 one way
$20.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.55 | $25.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.40 | $28.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.13 | $4.17 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Lennox, SD
Morning in Lennox on Saturday
Local time
11:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
29 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
1h 22m 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 Lennox, SD covers 65.2 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 81, SD Highway 44, Broadway Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.6 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 $10.19 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.
The drive from Yankton, SD to Lennox, SD is easy. At 1h 22m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 37.3 miles (SD 44 / SD Highway 44): Navigation decision point; at 55.2 miles (SD 44 / SD Highway 44): Navigation decision point; at 63.3 miles (CR 103 / 278th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Yankton, SD to Lennox, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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