How far is Yankton, SD from Mobridge, SD?

The driving distance from Yankton, SD to Mobridge, SD is about 350.6 miles (564.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.6 miles (382.4 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
350.6 mi
06h 12m
Flight
237.59 mi
382.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.59 mi
Kilometers
382.36 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
350.6 mi
Kilometers
564.24 km
Drive Time
06h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobridge
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM CDT
Return by in Yankton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yankton
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Mobridge
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:12 PM to 1:42 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yankton
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Reliance
SD

Town in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States

From Yankton
175.1 mi
03h 06m
To Mobridge
175.5 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 32 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Yankton and Mobridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yankton and Mobridge.

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    15 m · 3 sec · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 81

    52.5 mi · 1 hr · US Highway 81

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    2349 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    150.3 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, SD 53: Pierre State Capitol, Fort Pierre

    1983 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto US Highway 83

    30.7 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83

  9. 9

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · South 1st Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Deadwood Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · North Deadwood Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Highway 83

    2590 ft · 33 sec · North Highway 83

  12. 12

    Continue on West Sioux Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Pierre Street

    788 ft · 19 sec · South Pierre Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Euclid Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Euclid Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North Highway 14

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Highway 14

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 14

    14.1 mi · 16 min · US Highway 14

  17. 17

    Take the exit sharp left

    100 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 41 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto US Highway 83

    30.7 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 12

    3.6 mi · 4 min · US Highway 12

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 12 & 83

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 12 & 83

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 12

    18.6 mi · 21 min · US Highway 12

  23. 23

    Continue on East Grand Crossing

    1 mi · 1 min · East Grand Crossing

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue East

    22 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue East

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yankton and Mobridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 81
203 mi · 58%
US Highway 83
61.4 mi · 18%
US Highway 14
50.3 mi · 14%
US Highway 12
22.2 mi · 6%
Broadway Avenue
4.61 mi · 1%
North Highway 14
2.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+113 mi
237.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reliance
03h 06m from Yankton
Leave By
11:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Yankton and Rain Showers Likely near Mobridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yankton to Mobridge?

The road trip is about 350.6 miles (564.2 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?

Reliance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.1 miles from Yankton and 175.5 miles from Mobridge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 113 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 $46.65 one way or $93.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Yankton and Rain Showers Likely near Mobridge.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yankton and Mobridge. Straight-line distance: 237.59 mi (382.36 km).

Yankton

#1 Yankton

County seat of Yankton County, South Dakota, United States

Population14,651
Coordinates42.8711100, -97.3972800
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Mobridge

#2 Mobridge

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population3,373
Coordinates45.5372200, -100.4279100
Altitude506
CountryUnited States
Start: Yankton (-97.39728, 42.87111)
End: Mobridge (-100.42791, 45.53722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 564 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.37 gal
46.83 L · about $46.65
Round trip
$93.29
24.74 gal · 93.66 L
Estimated CO2
109.9 kg one way
Round trip: 219.9 kg / 485 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.65 $93.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.61 $105.22
Premium $4.65 $57.57 $115.14
Diesel $5.30 $65.61 $131.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Dakota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Yankton and Mobridge. The current time is 02:16:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.