How far is Yankton, SD from Worthing, SD?

The driving distance from Yankton, SD to Worthing, SD is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.56 mi
01h 17m
Flight
45.01 mi
72.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.01 mi
Kilometers
72.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.56 mi
Kilometers
116.78 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worthing
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM CDT
Return by in Yankton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yankton
2026-04-22T21:43
Arrive Worthing
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yankton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Spink
SD

Unincorporated community in South Dakota, United States

From Yankton
36.3 mi
00h 38m
To Worthing
36.3 mi
00h 38m

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
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    1353 ft · 26 sec · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East 4th Street

    3.8 mi · 4 min · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on SD Highway 50

    29.1 mi · 34 min · SD Highway 50

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 29 North: Beresford

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    37.2 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1178 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 280th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 280th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West 1st Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 1st Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    128 m · 18 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 North
37.7 mi · 52%
SD Highway 50
29.1 mi · 40%
East 4th Street
3.79 mi · 5%
280th Street
0.92 mi · 1%
West 1st Street
0.71 mi · 1%
West 4th Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 29 North

Merge slight left

37.2 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spink
00h 38m from Yankton
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yankton and Mostly Sunny near Worthing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Spink is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Yankton and 36.3 miles from Worthing.

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

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.65 one way or $19.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yankton and Worthing. Straight-line distance: 45.01 mi (72.44 km).

Yankton

#1 Yankton

County seat of Yankton County, South Dakota, United States

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

#2 Worthing

City in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States of America

Population1,024
Coordinates43.3291500, -96.7628300
Altitude415
CountryUnited States
Start: Yankton (-97.39728, 42.87111)
End: Worthing (-96.76283, 43.32915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.69 L · about $9.65
Round trip
$19.31
5.12 gal · 19.38 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.65 $19.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.89 $21.78
Premium $4.65 $11.91 $23.83
Diesel $5.30 $13.58 $27.16

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 Worthing. The current time is 21:43:15.

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.