How far is North Eagle Butte, SD from Yankton, SD?
The driving distance from North Eagle Butte, SD to Yankton, SD is about 321.9 miles (518 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.1 miles (388 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lyman County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Eagle Butte and Yankton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Eagle Butte and Yankton.
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Start on A Street
86 m · 14 sec · A Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1387 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 212
2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 212
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Turn left onto SD Highway 63
48.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · SD Highway 63
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At the end of the road, turn left onto SD Highway 34/63
2658 ft · 34 sec · SD Highway 34/63
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Continue on US Highway 14/34
36.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 14/34
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Continue on West Highway 14/34
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Highway 14/34
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Turn right onto North Deadwood Street
1.1 km · 50 sec · North Deadwood Street
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.6 km · 1 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on South US Highway 83
30.9 mi · 35 min · South US Highway 83
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Take the exit left
1746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
150.4 mi · 2 hr 21 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 North Eagle Butte and Yankton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South US Highway 83
Merge slight left
150 mi · 02h 21m
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 Snow Showers leaving North Eagle Butte and Mostly Cloudy near Yankton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Eagle Butte to Yankton?
The road trip is about 321.9 miles (518 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
Oacoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.5 miles from North Eagle Butte and 157.4 miles from Yankton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.1 miles (388 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.8 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 6:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.84 one way or $85.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between North Eagle Butte and Yankton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around North Eagle Butte and Mostly Cloudy near Yankton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Eagle Butte and Yankton. Straight-line distance: 241.11 mi (388.03 km).
#1 North Eagle Butte
Census designated place in Dewey County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,954 |
| Coordinates | 45.0041500, -101.2337600 |
| Altitude | 734 |
| 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: 518 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $42.84 | $85.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.31 | $96.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.87 | $105.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.25 | $120.51 |
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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