How far is Yankton, SD from Baltic, SD?

The driving distance from Yankton, SD to Baltic, SD is about 103 miles (165.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.94 mi
01h 49m
Flight
69.82 mi
112.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.82 mi
Kilometers
112.36 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.94 mi
Kilometers
165.66 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltic
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 AM CDT
Return by in Yankton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yankton
2026-04-16T00:18
Arrive Baltic
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yankton
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
Beresford
SD

City in South Dakota, United States of America

From Yankton
51.4 mi
00h 54m
To Baltic
51.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    1353 ft · 26 sec · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East 4th Street

    3.8 mi · 4 min · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on SD Highway 50

    29.1 mi · 34 min · SD Highway 50

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 29 North: Beresford

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Baltic, Colton

    1311 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 250th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 250th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lovely Avenue

    1735 ft · 59 sec · Lovely Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lovely Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 North
67.8 mi · 66%
SD Highway 50
29.1 mi · 28%
East 4th Street
3.79 mi · 4%
250th Street
1.67 mi · 2%
Lovely Avenue
0.33 mi
West 4th Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 29 North

Merge slight left

67.3 mi · 01h 06m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
69.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beresford
00h 54m from Yankton
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yankton and Sunny near Baltic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.7 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Beresford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Yankton and 51.5 miles from Baltic.

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

The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yankton and Sunny near Baltic.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yankton and Baltic. Straight-line distance: 69.82 mi (112.36 km).

Yankton

#1 Yankton

County seat of Yankton County, South Dakota, United States

Population14,651
Coordinates42.8711100, -97.3972800
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Baltic

#2 Baltic

City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,201
Coordinates43.7613600, -96.7403300
Altitude450
CountryUnited States
Start: Yankton (-97.39728, 42.87111)
End: Baltic (-96.74033, 43.76136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.75 L · about $13.69
Round trip
$27.38
7.26 gal · 27.5 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.69 $27.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.44 $30.88
Premium $4.65 $16.89 $33.79
Diesel $5.30 $19.25 $38.51

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Yankton and Baltic. The current time is 00:18:35.

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.