Austin, Texas to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

919 miles 1479 km · straight line
1022.3 miles actual route 1645.3 km · driving distance
18h 0min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Sioux Falls is 919 miles (1479 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located N of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1022.3 miles, taking about 18h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Sioux Falls. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 0min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 36min $82–$153* Budget
Train ~23h 24min $123–$358* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 306 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM