Origin
Tyndall, SD
Night in Tyndall on Saturday
Local time
11:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tyndall, SD to Mitchell, 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 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.
Tyndall, SD
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Mitchell, SD
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head north from Tyndall to Mitchell, you are looking at a straightforward 56-mile journey through the heart of the Great Plains. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that doesn’t require an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize SD Highway 37, SD Highway 50, and 303rd Street to complete the trek. Budgeting around $9 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for this transit. Because the trip is relatively short, it offers a great deal of flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to easily complete the drive in a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SD Highway 37 | 47.1 mi | 1h 10m |
| SD Highway 50 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| 303rd Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South Burr Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Highway 37 | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Havens Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 20th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Sanborn Boulevard | 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 Tyndall, SD and Mitchell, SD.
1
Start on West 18th Avenue
50 ft
·
7 sec
·
West 18th Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto West 20th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 20th Avenue
4
Continue on CR 303
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
303rd Street
5
Turn right onto SD 37; SD 50
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
SD Highway 50
6
Turn right onto SD 37
47 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
SD Highway 37
7
Continue on SD 37
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Highway 37
8
Continue on SD 37
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Burr Street
9
Turn left onto I 90 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Havens Avenue
10
Turn slight right
260 ft
·
9 sec
11
Turn straight onto South Sanborn Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sanborn Boulevard
12
Turn left onto West 1st Avenue
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 1st Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
West 1st 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 Tyndall, 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 — 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
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 20th Avenue
Turn left onto West 20th Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SD 37; SD 50 / SD Highway 50
Turn right onto SD 37; SD 50 / SD Highway 50
Navigation decision point
4
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
SD 37 / SD Highway 37
Turn right onto SD 37 / SD Highway 37
Navigation decision point
4
56 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
West 1st Avenue
Turn left onto West 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.75 one way
$17.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.61 | $19.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.78 | $21.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.36 | $24.73 |
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 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.84 | $3.58 |
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
Mitchell, SD
Night in Mitchell 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
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 a highway-focused drive, with 93% of your time spent on main thoroughfares. You will quickly settle into a rhythm once you hit SD Highway 37, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of the route at 47.1 miles. The road maintains a consistent feel as you transition across the open South Dakota landscape. Because the majority of the trip is concentrated on these highway stretches, you can expect a steady, efficient pace behind the wheel. It is a no-nonsense route that prioritizes direct travel over technical maneuvers or complex turns.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 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 Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tyndall, SD to Mitchell, 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West 20th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (SD 37; SD 50 / SD Highway 50): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 56 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West 20th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (SD 37; SD 50 / SD Highway 50): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mitchell, 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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