Origin
Yankton, SD
Night in Yankton on Saturday
Local time
9:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yankton, 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
43m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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.
Yankton, SD
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Tyndall, SD
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Great Plains, the 27.9-mile journey from Yankton to Tyndall is an efficient choice. This drive typically takes about 43 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a one-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via SD Highway 50, SD Highway 314, and Main Street to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of $4, this route is as economical as it is straightforward. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection between two South Dakota communities that allows you to reach your destination quickly without the need for extensive travel planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SD Highway 50 | 21.1 mi | 30m |
| SD Highway 314 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 8th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East 6th Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Summit Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Highway 314 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 4th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SD Highway 50
— 21.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yankton, SD and Tyndall, SD.
1
Start on SD 52
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
West 4th Street
2
Continue on SD 52
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Summit Street
3
Turn left onto SD 52
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
West 8th Street
4
Turn right onto West City Limits Road
509 ft
·
13 sec
·
West City Limits Road
5
Turn left onto Highway 314
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Highway 314
6
Continue on SD 314
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
SD Highway 314
7
At end of road, turn left onto SD 50; SD 52 Truck
21 mi
·
30 min
·
SD Highway 50
8
Continue on SD 50
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
9
Turn right onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto West 18th Avenue
50 ft
·
2 sec
·
West 18th Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
West 18th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 27.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SD 52 / West 8th Street
Turn left onto SD 52 / West 8th Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West City Limits Road
Turn right onto West City Limits Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Highway 314
Turn left onto Highway 314
Navigation decision point
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
SD 50; SD 52 Truck / SD Highway 50
At end of road, turn left onto SD 50; SD 52 Truck / SD Highway 50
Navigation decision point
4
27.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
West 18th Avenue
Turn left onto West 18th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 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 | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
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
Tyndall, SD
Night in Tyndall on Saturday
Local time
9:47 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
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?
Expect a focused, highway-heavy experience as you traverse the South Dakota landscape. With 91% of the trip spent on highways, you will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 21.1 miles on SD Highway 50, allowing for consistent cruising through the open prairie. Because this is a highway-focused drive, the transition between roads is minimal, providing a direct path from point A to point B. You won't encounter technical mountain passes or complex intersections here, just a reliable, direct route that prioritizes speed and ease of travel.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 mi on SD Highway 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SD Highway 50 and SD Highway 314. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near SD 52 / West 8th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SD 52 / West 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (West City Limits Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Highway 314): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.9 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 (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.1 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: at 0.8 miles (SD 52 / West 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (West City Limits Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Highway 314): 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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