How far is Yankton, SD from Britton, SD?
The driving distance from Yankton, SD to Britton, SD is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.6 miles (326 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 04h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Brookings County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yankton and Britton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yankton and Britton.
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Start on West 4th Street
1353 ft · 26 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on East 4th Street
3.8 mi · 4 min · East 4th Street
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Continue on SD Highway 50
29.1 mi · 34 min · SD Highway 50
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Take the exit left toward I 29 North: Beresford
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
204.7 mi · 3 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 10: Sisseton, Browns Valley
1767 ft · 50 sec
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Turn sharp left onto SD Highway 10
2.8 mi · 4 min · SD Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Hickory Street
36 m · 2 sec · East Hickory Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Hickory Street
1.6 km · 1 min · East Hickory Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward SD Highway 10
34 m · 2 sec · SD Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto SD Highway 10
36.6 mi · 54 min · SD Highway 10
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Continue on Vander Horck Street
2643 ft · 47 sec · Vander Horck Street
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
37 m · 3 sec · Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yankton and Britton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 29 North
Merge slight left
205 mi · 03h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Yankton and Sunny near Britton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yankton to Britton?
The road trip is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km) and usually takes 04h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brookings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Yankton and 139.7 miles from Britton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.6 miles (326 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.18 one way or $74.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yankton and Sunny near Britton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yankton and Britton. Straight-line distance: 202.54 mi (325.96 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 Britton
City in and county seat of Marshall County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,256 |
| Coordinates | 45.7916200, -97.7509400 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| Country | United States |
End: Britton (-97.75094, 45.79162)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $37.18 | $74.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.93 | $83.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.89 | $91.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.30 | $104.59 |
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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