How far is Yankton, SD from Tyndall, SD?

The driving distance from Yankton, SD to Tyndall, SD is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.9 mi
00h 43m
Flight
25.02 mi
40.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.02 mi
Kilometers
40.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.9 mi
Kilometers
44.9 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tyndall
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM CDT
Return by in Yankton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yankton
2026-04-22T23:21
Arrive Tyndall
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Yankton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Tabor
SD

Town in Bon Homme County, South Dakota, United States

From Yankton
13.9 mi
00h 21m
To Tyndall
14 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    2038 ft · 41 sec · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Summit Street

    2085 ft · 49 sec · Summit Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 8th Street

    2616 ft · 54 sec · West 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West City Limits Road

    155 m · 14 sec · West City Limits Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Highway 314

    2046 ft · 41 sec · Highway 314

  6. 6

    Continue on SD Highway 314

    3.7 mi · 7 min · SD Highway 314

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto SD Highway 50

    21.1 mi · 31 min · SD Highway 50

  8. 8

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    2526 ft · 43 sec · East 6th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 18th Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · West 18th Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 18th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SD Highway 50
21.1 mi · 76%
SD Highway 314
3.73 mi · 13%
Main Street
0.78 mi · 3%
West 8th Street
0.5 mi · 2%
East 6th Avenue
0.48 mi · 2%
Summit Street
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

SD Highway 50

At the end of the road, turn left onto SD Highway 50

21.1 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tabor
00h 21m from Yankton
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yankton and Mostly Sunny near Tyndall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tabor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Yankton and 14 miles from Tyndall.

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

The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yankton and Mostly Sunny near Tyndall.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yankton and Tyndall. Straight-line distance: 25.02 mi (40.27 km).

Yankton

#1 Yankton

County seat of Yankton County, South Dakota, United States

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

#2 Tyndall

City in and county seat of Bon Homme County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,015
Coordinates42.9933300, -97.8628500
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Start: Yankton (-97.39728, 42.87111)
End: Tyndall (-97.86285, 42.99333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.73 L · about $3.73
Round trip
$7.47
1.98 gal · 7.46 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.73 $7.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.21 $8.42
Premium $4.65 $4.61 $9.21
Diesel $5.30 $5.25 $10.50

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 Tyndall. The current time is 23:21:02.

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.