How far is Beresford, SD from Yankton, SD?
The driving distance from Beresford, SD to Yankton, SD is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Clay County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beresford and Yankton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beresford and Yankton.
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Start on East Main Street
27 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
1146 ft · 37 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Cedar Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Cedar Street
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Take the ramp left
1393 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 50: Vermillion, Yankton
755 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SD 50: Vermillion, Yankton
142 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto SD Highway 50
28.8 mi · 33 min · SD Highway 50
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Continue on East 4th Street
3.8 mi · 4 min · East 4th Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
1391 ft · 26 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 Beresford and Yankton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
SD Highway 50
Merge slight left onto SD Highway 50
28.8 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Beresford and Chance Rain Showers near Yankton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beresford to Yankton?
The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vermillion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Beresford and 27.5 miles from Yankton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.32 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Beresford and Chance Rain Showers near Yankton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beresford and Yankton. Straight-line distance: 34.68 mi (55.82 km).
#1 Beresford
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,609 |
| Coordinates | 43.0805400, -96.7736600 |
| Altitude | 457 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.25 | $16.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
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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