Origin
Mitchell, SD
Night in Mitchell on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mitchell, SD to Tyndall, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
56.1 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mitchell, SD
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Tyndall, SD
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Mitchell to Tyndall, you are looking at a straightforward 56.1-mile journey through the South Dakota Great Plains. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 26 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a simple one-day trip. You will primarily navigate via SD Highway 37, SD Highway 50, and 303rd Street to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $9, this route is as budget-friendly as it is convenient. Given the short duration, you will not need to plan for an overnight stay, offering you plenty of flexibility to complete the drive in a single afternoon or morning. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two plains communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SD Highway 37 | 47.1 mi | 1h 10m |
| SD Highway 50 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| 303rd Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South Burr Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Highway 37 | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Havens Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Sanborn Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 20th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
SD Highway 37
— 47.1 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mitchell, SD and Tyndall, SD.
1
Start on West 1st Avenue
34 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 1st Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Sanborn Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sanborn Boulevard
3
Turn left onto I 90 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Havens Avenue
4
Turn right onto I 90 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Burr Street
5
Continue on SD 37
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Highway 37
6
Continue on SD 37
47 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
SD Highway 37
7
Turn left onto SD 37; SD 50
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
SD Highway 50
8
Turn left onto CR 303
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
303rd Street
9
Continue on West 20th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 20th Avenue
10
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto West 18th Avenue
50 ft
·
2 sec
·
West 18th Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
West 18th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28 miles from Mitchell, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 56.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Sanborn Boulevard
Turn right onto South Sanborn Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 90 Business / West Havens Avenue
Turn left onto I 90 Business / West Havens Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 90 Business / South Burr Street
Turn right onto I 90 Business / South Burr Street
Navigation decision point
4
55.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
56.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
West 18th Avenue
Turn right onto West 18th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.77 one way
$17.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.80 | $21.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.39 | $24.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.85 | $3.59 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Tyndall, SD
Night in Tyndall on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 26m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by a highway-focused profile, with 93% of the journey spent on major roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm on SD Highway 37, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 47.1 miles. Because the route relies heavily on state highways, you can expect a consistent driving experience rather than a series of technical turns or local detours. The transition between roads is minimal, allowing you to maintain a predictable pace for the majority of the 1 hour and 26 minutes. It is a functional drive that prioritizes efficiency as you move through the open landscape of South Dakota.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.1 mi on SD Highway 37.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SD Highway 37 and SD Highway 50. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Sanborn Boulevard.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mitchell, SD to Tyndall, SD is easy. At 1h 26m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Sanborn Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 90 Business / West Havens Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 90 Business / South Burr Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 56.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.1 miles on SD Highway 37. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through SD can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Sanborn Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 90 Business / West Havens Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 90 Business / South Burr Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tyndall, SD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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