How far is Yankton, SD from Blackhawk, SD?
The driving distance from Yankton, SD to Blackhawk, SD is about 370.1 miles (595.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 309 miles (497.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in and county seat of Lyman County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yankton and Blackhawk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yankton and Blackhawk.
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Start on West 4th Street
15 m · 3 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
4.6 mi · 6 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 81
52.5 mi · 1 hr · US Highway 81
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Take the exit left
2349 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
311.1 mi · 4 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Black Hawk
2356 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Peaceful Pines Road
1991 ft · 34 sec · Peaceful Pines Road
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Turn slight left
155 m · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Sturgis Road
2172 ft · 43 sec · Sturgis Road
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Continue on Sturgis Road
778 ft · 17 sec · Sturgis Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sturgis Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yankton and Blackhawk.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 81
Merge slight left
311 mi · 04h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Yankton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blackhawk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yankton to Blackhawk?
The road trip is about 370.1 miles (595.6 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kennebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.7 miles from Yankton and 185.4 miles from Blackhawk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 309 miles (497.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.25 one way or $98.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Yankton and Blackhawk, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yankton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blackhawk.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yankton and Blackhawk. Straight-line distance: 309.02 mi (497.32 km).
#1 Yankton
County seat of Yankton County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 14,651 |
| Coordinates | 42.8711100, -97.3972800 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blackhawk
Census-designated place in Meade County, South Dakota
| Population | 2,892 |
| Coordinates | 44.1511000, -103.3079600 |
| Altitude | 1065 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blackhawk (-103.30796, 44.1511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 596 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
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 | $49.25 | $98.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $55.54 | $111.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $60.78 | $121.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $69.27 | $138.54 |
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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