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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Bon Homme County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West 18th Avenue
15 m · 4 sec · West 18th Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
2598 ft · 46 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on SD Highway 50
24.2 mi · 35 min · SD Highway 50
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Continue on West 31st Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West 31st Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 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 Tyndall and Yankton.
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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 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 |
#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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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