How far is Yankton, SD from Springfield, SD?
The driving distance from Yankton, SD to Springfield, SD is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Bon Homme County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yankton and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yankton and Springfield.
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Start on West 4th Street
2038 ft · 41 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on Summit Street
2085 ft · 49 sec · Summit Street
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Turn left onto West 8th Street
2616 ft · 54 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn right onto West City Limits Road
155 m · 14 sec · West City Limits Road
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Turn left onto Highway 314
2046 ft · 41 sec · Highway 314
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Continue on SD Highway 314
3.7 mi · 7 min · SD Highway 314
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At the end of the road, turn left onto SD Highway 50
8.5 mi · 12 min · SD Highway 50
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Turn left onto SD Highway 52
12.3 mi · 22 min · SD Highway 52
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Turn left onto SD Highway 37
2.9 mi · 5 min · SD Highway 37
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Turn slight right
1317 ft · 36 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yankton and Springfield.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
SD Highway 52
Turn left onto SD Highway 52
12.3 mi · 00h 22m
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 Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yankton to Springfield?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Tabor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Yankton and 15.2 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yankton and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yankton and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 25.35 mi (40.8 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 Springfield
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,916 |
| Coordinates | 42.8541700, -97.8972900 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-97.89729, 42.85417)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
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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