How far is Madison, SD from Tyndall, SD?
The driving distance from Madison, SD to Tyndall, SD is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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 02h 28m.
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
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Township in Turner County, South Dakota
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Tyndall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Tyndall.
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Start on North Egan Avenue
117 m · 20 sec · North Egan Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 2nd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northwest 2nd Street
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Continue on SD Highway 34
12.5 mi · 19 min · SD Highway 34
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Turn left onto US Highway 81
19.1 mi · 28 min · US Highway 81
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Continue on North Nebraska Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Nebraska Street
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Continue on US Highway 81
39.5 mi · 46 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
5.6 mi · 6 min · US Highway 81
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Turn right onto SD Highway 46
24 mi · 28 min · SD Highway 46
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Turn left onto 416th Avenue
5.8 mi · 14 min · 416th Avenue
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Turn left onto West 24th Avenue
2601 ft · 1 min · West 24th Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2246 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West 18th Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · West 18th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 18th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Tyndall.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 81
Continue on US Highway 81
39.5 mi · 00h 46m
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 Madison and Chance Rain Showers near Tyndall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Tyndall?
The road trip is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Dolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Madison and 55.3 miles from Tyndall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Madison and Chance Rain Showers near Tyndall.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Tyndall. Straight-line distance: 79.41 mi (127.79 km).
#1 Madison
City in Lake County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 7,064 |
| Coordinates | 44.0060800, -97.1139500 |
| Altitude | 511 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tyndall
City in and county seat of Bon Homme County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,015 |
| Coordinates | 42.9933300, -97.8628500 |
| Altitude | 433 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tyndall (-97.86285, 42.99333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.71 | $29.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.59 | $33.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.15 | $36.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.69 | $41.37 |
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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