How far is Tyndall, SD from Madison, SD?

The driving distance from Tyndall, SD to Madison, SD is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.63 mi
01h 56m
Flight
79.41 mi
127.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.41 mi
Kilometers
127.79 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.63 mi
Kilometers
176.43 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM CDT
Return by in Tyndall
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tyndall
2026-04-22T21:59
Arrive Madison
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tyndall
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dolton
SD

Township in Turner County, South Dakota

From Tyndall
55.2 mi
00h 58m
To Madison
54.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tyndall and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tyndall and Madison.

  1. 1

    Start on West 18th Avenue

    15 m · 7 sec · West 18th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2246 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West 24th Avenue

    2601 ft · 1 min · West 24th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 416th Avenue

    5.8 mi · 14 min · 416th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto SD Highway 46

    24 mi · 28 min · SD Highway 46

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US Highway 81

    45.9 mi · 53 min · US Highway 81

  7. 7

    Continue on South Nebraska Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nebraska Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 81

    19.1 mi · 28 min · US Highway 81

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto SD Highway 34

    12.5 mi · 19 min · SD Highway 34

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest 2nd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northwest 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Egan Avenue

    117 m · 13 sec · North Egan Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Egan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tyndall and Madison.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 81
65 mi · 59%
SD Highway 46
24 mi · 22%
SD Highway 34
12.5 mi · 11%
416th Avenue
5.76 mi · 5%
Northwest 2nd Street
1.3 mi · 1%
South Nebraska Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 81

Turn left onto US Highway 81

45.9 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
79.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dolton
00h 58m from Tyndall
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tyndall and Mostly Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tyndall to Madison?

The road trip is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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 Tyndall and 54.4 miles from Madison.

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 30.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tyndall and Mostly Sunny near Madison.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tyndall and Madison. Straight-line distance: 79.41 mi (127.79 km).

Tyndall

#1 Tyndall

City in and county seat of Bon Homme County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,015
Coordinates42.9933300, -97.8628500
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

City in Lake County, South Dakota, United States

Population7,064
Coordinates44.0060800, -97.1139500
Altitude511
CountryUnited States
Start: West 18th Avenue (-97.86285, 42.993283)
End: 1st Street Northeast (-97.113951, 44.006124)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.64 L · about $14.59
Round trip
$29.19
7.74 gal · 29.28 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.59 $29.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.46 $32.92
Premium $4.65 $18.01 $36.02
Diesel $5.30 $20.53 $41.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Dakota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tyndall and Madison. The current time is 21:59:30.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.