How far is Yankton, SD from Gettysburg, SD?
The driving distance from Yankton, SD to Gettysburg, SD is about 301.1 miles (484.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.1 miles (314 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m 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 05h 17m.
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.
Township in Brule County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yankton and Gettysburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yankton and Gettysburg.
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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
150.3 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, SD 53: Pierre State Capitol, Fort Pierre
1983 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
98 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 83
30.7 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83
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Continue on South 1st Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on North Deadwood Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · North Deadwood Street
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Continue on North Highway 83
2590 ft · 33 sec · North Highway 83
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Continue on West Sioux Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue
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Turn left onto South Pierre Street
788 ft · 19 sec · South Pierre Street
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Continue on South Euclid Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · South Euclid Avenue
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Continue on North Highway 14
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Highway 14
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Continue on US Highway 14
14.1 mi · 16 min · US Highway 14
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Take the exit sharp left
100 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
36.1 mi · 41 min
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Continue on US Highway 212
4.4 mi · 7 min · US Highway 212
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Continue on West Garfield Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · West Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto North Exene Street
691 ft · 30 sec · North Exene Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Exene Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yankton and Gettysburg.
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
150 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Yankton and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Gettysburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yankton to Gettysburg?
The road trip is about 301.1 miles (484.6 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
Pukwana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.4 miles from Yankton and 150.7 miles from Gettysburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.1 miles (314 km), while the road route adds roughly 106 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 6:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.09 one way or $80.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Yankton and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Gettysburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yankton and Gettysburg. Straight-line distance: 195.1 mi (313.99 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 Gettysburg
Human settlement in Potter County, South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,085 |
| Coordinates | 45.0116500, -99.9556700 |
| Altitude | 629 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gettysburg (-99.95567, 45.01165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 485 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $40.09 | $80.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.21 | $90.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.47 | $98.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.38 | $112.76 |
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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