Origin
Springfield, SD
Night in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
11:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, SD to Yankton, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, SD
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Yankton, SD
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 30.2-mile drive from Springfield to Yankton, South Dakota, will take you about 34 minutes to complete. Primarily using Walnut Street, Highway 37, and Highway 52, this trip is ideal as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, it's an economical journey through the Great Plains region. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent adjustments as you navigate the roads between these two South Dakota communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SD Highway 52 | 12.3 mi | 21m |
| SD Highway 50 | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| SD Highway 37 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Broadway Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West 31st Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Walnut Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 4th Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
SD Highway 52
— 12.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, SD and Yankton, SD.
1
Start on SD 37P
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
8th Street
2
Turn left onto SD 37P
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Walnut Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto SD 37
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
SD Highway 37
4
Turn right onto SD 52
12 mi
·
21 min
·
SD Highway 52
5
At end of road, turn right onto SD 50; SD 52
12 mi
·
16 min
·
SD Highway 50
6
Continue on SD 50; SD 52 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West 31st Street
7
Turn right onto US 81; SD 50; SD 52 Truck
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway Avenue
8
Turn right onto SD 52
48 ft
·
0 sec
·
West 4th Street
9
Arrive at destination
SD 52
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Springfield, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 31.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SD 37 / SD Highway 37
At end of road, turn right onto SD 37 / SD Highway 37
Navigation decision point
4
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
SD 52 / SD Highway 52
Turn right onto SD 52 / SD Highway 52
Navigation decision point
5
16.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
SD 50; SD 52 / SD Highway 50
At end of road, turn right onto SD 50; SD 52 / SD Highway 50
Navigation decision point
4
29.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 81; SD 50; SD 52 Truck / Broadway Avenue
Turn right onto US 81; SD 50; SD 52 Truck / Broadway Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
31.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
SD 52 / West 4th Street
Turn right onto SD 52 / West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.97 one way
$9.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Yankton, SD
Night in Yankton on Saturday
Local time
11:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway sections to speak of. The entire 30.2 miles are on local roads, including Walnut Street, Highway 37, and Highway 52. Since there's no 'longest stretch' indicated, anticipate a dynamic journey with frequent changes in direction rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. This driving personality means you'll be actively navigating throughout the 34-minute trip, making it engaging for those who prefer a more interactive driving experience.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on SD Highway 52.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SD Highway 52 and SD Highway 50. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near SD 37 / SD Highway 37.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Springfield, SD to Yankton, SD is easy. At 51m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (SD 37 / SD Highway 37): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (SD 52 / SD Highway 52): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (SD 50; SD 52 / SD Highway 50): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on SD Highway 52. 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: at 1.1 miles (SD 37 / SD Highway 37): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (SD 52 / SD Highway 52): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (SD 50; SD 52 / SD Highway 50): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Yankton, 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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