Appleton to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

416.6 miles 670.5 km · straight line
500 miles estimated 804.6 km · driving distance
10h 3min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Appleton from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Appleton to Sioux Falls is 416.6 miles (670.5 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located W of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 500 miles, taking about 10h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Appleton in Wisconsin and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Appleton and Sioux Falls. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Appleton to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 3min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 4min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 33min $60–$175* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Appleton & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m elevation
Sioux Falls
43.54°N, 96.73°W
America/Chicago
448m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients