How far is Yankton, SD from Garretson, SD?
The driving distance from Yankton, SD to Garretson, SD is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yankton and Garretson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yankton and Garretson.
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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
48 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
2840 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 11: Corson, Brandon
1100 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto North Splitrock Boulevard
145 m · 11 sec · North Splitrock Boulevard
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Continue on 482nd Avenue
6.4 mi · 8 min · 482nd Avenue
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Continue on 254th Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · 254th Street
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Continue on 485th Avenue
2295 ft · 43 sec · 485th Avenue
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Continue on River Avenue
1 km · 1 min · River Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
2349 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Avenue
89 m · 8 sec · North Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yankton and Garretson.
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
48 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Yankton and Sunny near Garretson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yankton to Garretson?
The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 54.9 miles from Yankton and 54.9 miles from Garretson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 2:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yankton and Sunny near Garretson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yankton and Garretson. Straight-line distance: 73.78 mi (118.73 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 Garretson
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,147 |
| Coordinates | 43.7174700, -96.5028200 |
| Altitude | 458 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garretson (-96.50282, 43.71747)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.59 | $29.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.46 | $32.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.01 | $36.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.53 | $41.05 |
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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