How far is Yankton, SD from North Spearfish, SD?
The driving distance from Yankton, SD to North Spearfish, SD is about 413.6 miles (665.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 343.5 miles (552.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 35m 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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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yankton and North Spearfish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yankton and North Spearfish.
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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
354.6 mi · 5 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-90 West
1639 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Old Belle Road
1932 ft · 39 sec · Old Belle Road
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Continue on McGuigan Road
1.2 km · 1 min · McGuigan Road
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Turn right
130 m · 31 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yankton and North Spearfish.
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
355 mi · 05h 38m
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 near North Spearfish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yankton to North Spearfish?
The road trip is about 413.6 miles (665.7 km) and usually takes 06h 47m 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?
Vivian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206.5 miles from Yankton and 207.2 miles from North Spearfish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 343.5 miles (552.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.1 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 $55.06 one way or $110.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Yankton and North Spearfish, 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 near North Spearfish.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yankton and North Spearfish. Straight-line distance: 343.49 mi (552.79 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 North Spearfish
Census-designated place in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 2,285 |
| Coordinates | 44.5066500, -103.8921500 |
| Altitude | 1113 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Spearfish (-103.89215, 44.50665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 666 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 09m |
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 | $55.06 | $110.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.09 | $124.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $67.95 | $135.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $77.44 | $154.88 |
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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