How far is Belle Fourche, SD from Yankton, SD?
The driving distance from Belle Fourche, SD to Yankton, SD is about 409 miles (658.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 345.1 miles (555.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belle Fourche and Yankton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belle Fourche and Yankton.
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Start on 6th Avenue
8 m · 7 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto State Street
117 m · 21 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto SD Highway 34
17.5 mi · 21 min · SD Highway 34
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Take the ramp left
10.7 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
23.6 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
306 mi · 4 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81: Salem, Yankton
1983 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 81
35.8 mi · 41 min · US Highway 81
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Continue on 291st Street
1.3 km · 55 sec · 291st Street
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Continue on US Highway 81
15.6 mi · 18 min · US Highway 81
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
4.6 mi · 5 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
15 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belle Fourche and Yankton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
SD Highway 34
Continue straight
306 mi · 04h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Belle Fourche and Sunny near Yankton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belle Fourche to Yankton?
The road trip is about 409 miles (658.3 km) and usually takes 05h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vivian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 208 miles from Belle Fourche and 201 miles from Yankton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 345.1 miles (555.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:08 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.42 one way or $108.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Belle Fourche and Yankton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belle Fourche and Sunny near Yankton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belle Fourche and Yankton. Straight-line distance: 345.12 mi (555.41 km).
#1 Belle Fourche
City in and county seat of Butte County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 5,742 |
| Coordinates | 44.6713700, -103.8521500 |
| Altitude | 921 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yankton
County seat of Yankton County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 14,651 |
| Coordinates | 42.8711100, -97.3972800 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 4th Street (-97.397278, 42.871173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 658 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $54.42 | $108.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $61.37 | $122.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $67.16 | $134.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $76.54 | $153.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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