How far is Tyndall, SD from Yankton, SD?

The driving distance from Tyndall, SD to Yankton, SD is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.84 mi
00h 31m
Flight
25.02 mi
40.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.02 mi
Kilometers
40.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.84 mi
Kilometers
44.8 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yankton
Wed, Apr 22, 7:29 PM CDT
Return by in Tyndall
Wed, Apr 22, 8:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tyndall
2026-04-22T18:57
Arrive Yankton
Wed, Apr 22, 7:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tyndall
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Tabor
SD

Town in Bon Homme County, South Dakota, United States

From Tyndall
14.7 mi
00h 15m
To Yankton
13.1 mi
00h 15m

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
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 18th Avenue

    15 m · 4 sec · West 18th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    2598 ft · 46 sec · East 6th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on SD Highway 50

    24.2 mi · 35 min · SD Highway 50

  5. 5

    Continue on West 31st Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 31st Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Broadway Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    15 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SD Highway 50
24.2 mi · 87%
Broadway Avenue
2.6 mi · 9%
West 31st Street
1.34 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.78 mi · 3%
East 6th Avenue
0.49 mi · 2%
West 18th Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

SD Highway 50

Continue on SD Highway 50

24.2 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tabor
00h 15m from Tyndall
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tyndall and Sunny near Yankton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tabor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Tyndall and 13.1 miles from Yankton.

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

The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tyndall and Yankton. Straight-line distance: 25.02 mi (40.27 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
Yankton

#2 Yankton

County seat of Yankton County, South Dakota, United States

Population14,651
Coordinates42.8711100, -97.3972800
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Start: West 18th Avenue (-97.86285, 42.993283)
End: West 4th Street (-97.397278, 42.871173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.72 L · about $3.70
Round trip
$7.39
1.96 gal · 7.44 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.70 $7.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.17 $8.34
Premium $4.65 $4.56 $9.12
Diesel $5.30 $5.20 $10.40

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Tyndall and Yankton. The current time is 18:57:48.

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.