How far is Fort Thompson, SD from Yankton, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fort Thompson and Yankton is 131.58 miles (211.76 km).
Flight distance from Fort Thompson, SD to Yankton, SD is 131.58 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Fort Thompson to Yankton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fort Thompson, South Dakota to Yankton, South Dakota is: 172.63 miles (277.82 km) by car.
Driving from Fort Thompson to Yankton will take approximately 02 hours 51 minutes.
#1 Fort Thompson
Census-designated place in Buffalo County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1282 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°4'7"N 99°26'16"W |
| Latitude | 44.0686000 |
| Longitude | -99.4378800 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yankton
County seat of Yankton County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 14651 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°52'16"N 97°23'50"W |
| Latitude | 42.8711100 |
| Longitude | -97.3972800 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Yankton: West 4th Street (-97.397278,42.871173)
Estimated Travel Time Between Fort Thompson and Yankton
The distance between Fort Thompson and Yankton is 278 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 05 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Fort Thompson and Yankton. The current time is 21:18:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 27 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.06 liters (6.09 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Thompson and Yankton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Thompson to Yankton is $21.49 (diesel $28.74).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $21.49 | $22.64 | $25.58 | $28.74 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in South Dakota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.528 (Diesel $4.718) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fort Thompson and Yankton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
