How far is Yankton, SD from Rapid Valley, SD?
The driving distance from Yankton, SD to Rapid Valley, SD is about 362.9 miles (584 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 299.7 miles (482.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.
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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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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yankton and Rapid Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yankton and Rapid Valley.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Elk Vale Road
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Turn left onto Concourse Drive
1148 ft · 38 sec · Concourse Drive
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Turn left onto Twilight Drive
2441 ft · 1 min · Twilight Drive
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Turn right onto Peanut Lane
703 ft · 33 sec · Peanut Lane
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Turn right onto Sweetbriar Street
1311 ft · 58 sec · Sweetbriar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sweetbriar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yankton and Rapid Valley.
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.
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 Rain Showers leaving Yankton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rapid Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yankton to Rapid Valley?
The road trip is about 362.9 miles (584 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?
Kennebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.1 miles from Yankton and 181.8 miles from Rapid Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 299.7 miles (482.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.2 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 5:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.27 one way or $96.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Yankton and Rapid Valley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Yankton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rapid Valley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yankton and Rapid Valley. Straight-line distance: 299.74 mi (482.38 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 Rapid Valley
Census-designated place in Pennington County, South Dakota
| Population | 8,260 |
| Coordinates | 44.0624900, -103.1462900 |
| Altitude | 962 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rapid Valley (-103.14629, 44.06249)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 584 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 31m |
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 | $48.27 | $96.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.44 | $108.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.57 | $119.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $67.89 | $135.78 |
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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