How far is Yankton, SD from Colonial Pine Hills, SD?
The driving distance from Yankton, SD to Colonial Pine Hills, SD is about 373.4 miles (600.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 307 miles (494.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 24m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.
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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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yankton and Colonial Pine Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yankton and Colonial Pine Hills.
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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
301.5 mi · 4 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 16 Truck, ND 79 South: Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse
1470 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
869 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Elk Vale Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · North Elk Vale Road
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Continue on East Catron Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Catron Boulevard
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Continue on Catron Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · Catron Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sheridan Lake Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Sheridan Lake Road
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Turn left onto Clarkson Road
970 ft · 44 sec · Clarkson Road
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Turn right onto Alfalfa Court
686 ft · 30 sec · Alfalfa Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alfalfa Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yankton and Colonial Pine Hills.
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
302 mi · 04h 44m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colonial Pine Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yankton to Colonial Pine Hills?
The road trip is about 373.4 miles (600.9 km) and usually takes 06h 12m 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 186.3 miles from Yankton and 187 miles from Colonial Pine Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 307 miles (494.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.4 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 $49.66 one way or $99.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Yankton and Colonial Pine Hills, 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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colonial Pine Hills.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yankton and Colonial Pine Hills. Straight-line distance: 307.04 mi (494.14 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 Colonial Pine Hills
Township in Pennington County, South Dakota
| Population | 2,493 |
| Coordinates | 44.0077700, -103.3154600 |
| Altitude | 1243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colonial Pine Hills (-103.31546, 44.00777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 601 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 39m |
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 | $49.66 | $99.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.01 | $112.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $61.29 | $122.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $69.85 | $139.71 |
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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