How far is Pine Ridge, SD from Yankton, SD?
The driving distance from Pine Ridge, SD to Yankton, SD is about 294.3 miles (473.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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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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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Lyman County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Ridge and Yankton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Ridge and Yankton.
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Start on State Highway 407
15 m · 5 sec · State Highway 407
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Turn right onto East Main Street
26.4 mi · 32 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Bennett Avenue
31.1 mi · 38 min · Bennett Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 73
44.6 mi · 52 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on SD Highway 73
1 mi · 2 min · SD Highway 73
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 East
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
213 mi · 3 hr 20 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 Pine Ridge 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 90 East
Merge slight left
213 mi · 03h 20m
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.
Rain leaving Pine Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Yankton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine Ridge to Yankton?
The road trip is about 294.3 miles (473.6 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?
Kennebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.5 miles from Pine Ridge and 107.7 miles from Yankton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.94 one way or $87.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pine Ridge and Yankton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Pine Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Yankton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Ridge and Yankton. Straight-line distance: 261.09 mi (420.18 km).
#1 Pine Ridge
Situated at an elevation of 3241 feet in Oglala Lakota County, this census-designated place serves as the administrative headquarters for the Oglala Sioux Tribe on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.0255400, -102.5562700 |
| Altitude | 988 |
| 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: 474 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $4.23 | $43.94 | $87.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $46.28 | $92.57 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $52.43 | $104.86 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $62.36 | $124.73 |
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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