How far is Rapid City, SD from Tyndall, SD?
The driving distance from Rapid City, SD to Tyndall, SD is about 330.6 miles (532.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.1 miles (449.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.
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.
Human settlement in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rapid City and Tyndall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rapid City and Tyndall.
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Start on Mount Rushmore Road
1223 ft · 48 sec · Mount Rushmore Road
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Turn left onto Omaha Street
1094 ft · 38 sec · Omaha Street
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Sioux Falls
1661 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
274.2 mi · 4 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell
1578 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
58 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Burr Street
1402 ft · 26 sec · South Burr Street
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Continue on South Highway 37
1 mi · 2 min · South Highway 37
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Continue on SD Highway 37
47.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · SD Highway 37
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Turn left onto SD Highway 50
3.7 mi · 6 min · SD Highway 50
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Turn left onto 303rd Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · 303rd Street
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Continue on West 20th Avenue
2632 ft · 1 min · West 20th Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
914 ft · 27 sec · 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 Rapid City and Tyndall.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 East
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274 mi · 04h 19m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rapid City and Mostly Sunny near Tyndall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rapid City to Tyndall?
The road trip is about 330.6 miles (532.1 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?
Presho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165 miles from Rapid City and 165.7 miles from Tyndall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.1 miles (449.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 5:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.01 one way or $88.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rapid City and Tyndall, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rapid City and Mostly Sunny near Tyndall.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rapid City and Tyndall. Straight-line distance: 279.11 mi (449.19 km).
#1 Rapid City
The second most populous city in South Dakota.
| Population | 77,503 |
| Coordinates | 44.0805400, -103.2310100 |
| Altitude | 988 |
| 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: 532 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
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 | $44.01 | $88.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.63 | $99.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.31 | $108.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.90 | $123.80 |
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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