How far is Tyndall, SD from Mitchell, SD?

The driving distance from Tyndall, SD to Mitchell, SD is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
56.11 mi
01h 01m
Flight
50.18 mi
80.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.18 mi
Kilometers
80.76 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.11 mi
Kilometers
90.3 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mitchell
Tue, May 12, 7:47 PM CDT
Return by in Tyndall
Tue, May 12, 8:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tyndall
2026-05-12T18:46
Arrive Mitchell
Tue, May 12, 7:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Parkston
SD

City in Hitchinson County, South Dakota, United States

From Tyndall
28 mi
00h 30m
To Mitchell
28.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 18th Avenue

    15 m · 7 sec · West 18th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    914 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 20th Avenue

    2632 ft · 1 min · West 20th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 303rd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 303rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto SD Highway 50

    3.8 mi · 6 min · SD Highway 50

  6. 6

    Turn right onto SD Highway 37

    47.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · SD Highway 37

  7. 7

    Continue on South Highway 37

    1 mi · 2 min · South Highway 37

  8. 8

    Continue on South Burr Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Burr Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Havens Avenue

    2763 ft · 1 min · East Havens Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    79 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Sanborn Boulevard

    2494 ft · 1 min · South Sanborn Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 1st Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · West 1st Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SD Highway 37
47.1 mi · 84%
SD Highway 50
3.75 mi · 7%
303rd Street
1.26 mi · 2%
South Burr Street
1.15 mi · 2%
South Highway 37
1.03 mi · 2%
East Havens Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

SD Highway 37

Turn right onto SD Highway 37

47.1 mi · 01h 10m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
50.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parkston
00h 30m from Tyndall
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tyndall and Mostly Sunny near Mitchell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Parkston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Tyndall and 28.1 miles from Mitchell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tyndall and Mitchell. Straight-line distance: 50.18 mi (80.76 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
Mitchell

#2 Mitchell

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

Population15,697
Coordinates43.7094300, -98.0298000
Altitude400
CountryUnited States
Start: West 18th Avenue (-97.86285, 42.993283)
End: West 1st Avenue (-98.0298, 43.709412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.49 L · about $7.47
Round trip
$14.93
3.96 gal · 14.98 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.47 $14.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.42 $16.84
Premium $4.65 $9.21 $18.43
Diesel $5.30 $10.50 $21.00

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Tyndall and Mitchell. The current time is 18:46:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.