How far is Britton, SD from Yankton, SD?
The driving distance from Britton, SD to Yankton, SD is about 224.3 miles (361 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.6 miles (326 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Brookings County, South Dakota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Britton and Yankton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Britton and Yankton.
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Start on Main Avenue
37 m · 9 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto Vander Horck Street
2643 ft · 45 sec · Vander Horck Street
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Continue on SD Highway 10
36.6 mi · 54 min · SD Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Hickory Street
37 m · 2 sec · West Hickory Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Hickory Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West Hickory Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward SD Highway 10
34 m · 2 sec · SD Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto SD Highway 10
2.6 mi · 4 min · SD Highway 10
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Take the ramp right toward I 29, US 81: Watertown
1425 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
204.7 mi · 3 hr 15 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 Britton and Yankton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 29
Merge slight left
205 mi · 03h 15m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Britton 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 Britton to Yankton?
The road trip is about 224.3 miles (361 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Brookings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.4 miles from Britton and 85 miles from Yankton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.6 miles (326 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.87 one way or $59.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Britton and Chance Rain Showers near Yankton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Britton and Yankton. Straight-line distance: 202.54 mi (325.96 km).
#1 Britton
City in and county seat of Marshall County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,256 |
| Coordinates | 45.7916200, -97.7509400 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| 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: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $29.87 | $59.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.68 | $67.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.86 | $73.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.01 | $84.02 |
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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