Origin
Tyndall, SD
Night in Tyndall on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tyndall, 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
43m
Distance
29.5 mi
47 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 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.
Tyndall, SD
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Yankton, SD
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition across the Great Plains, the 29.5-mile journey from Tyndall to Yankton is an efficient choice. Expect to spend about 43 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel will cover the transit, which relies heavily on SD Highway 50. Because the route is short and direct, you have total flexibility to depart whenever it suits your schedule. It serves as a straightforward connection between these two South Dakota communities without the need for complex planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SD Highway 50 | 24.2 mi | 35m |
| Broadway Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West 31st Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 6th Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 18th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 4th Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
SD Highway 50
— 24.2 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tyndall, SD and Yankton, SD.
1
Start on West 18th Avenue
50 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 18th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto SD 50
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
4
Continue on SD 50
24 mi
·
35 min
·
SD Highway 50
5
Continue on SD 50; SD 52 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West 31st Street
6
Turn right onto US 81; SD 50; SD 52 Truck
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway Avenue
7
Turn right onto SD 52
48 ft
·
0 sec
·
West 4th Street
8
Arrive at destination
SD 52
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.5 — 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 right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
26.9 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
29.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
SD 52 / West 4th Street
Turn right onto SD 52 / West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.61 one way
$9.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.06 | $10.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
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
Yankton, SD
Night in Yankton on Saturday
Local time
9:46 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by a focused highway experience, with 82% of your travel occurring on major routes. You will spend the vast majority of your time—specifically 24.2 miles—cruising along SD Highway 50, which provides the most consistent stretch of the drive. As you approach Yankton, the route transitions into Broadway Avenue and West 31st Street to navigate you into the city. It is a practical, highway-centric drive that avoids the complexities of technical or winding backroads. You can expect a steady, predictable pace from start to finish on this open stretch of the plains.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.2 mi on SD Highway 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SD Highway 50 and Broadway Avenue. 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
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tyndall, SD to Yankton, SD is easy. At 43m with 82% 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 26.9 miles (US 81; SD 50; SD 52 Truck / Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 29.5 miles (SD 52 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,594 ft
1,208 ft
Total Climb
253 ft
Total Descent
467 ft
Highest Point
1,594 ft
~16.8 mi in
Elevation Range
386 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.2 miles on SD Highway 50. 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 26.9 miles (US 81; SD 50; SD 52 Truck / Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 29.5 miles (SD 52 / West 4th Street): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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