Bettendorf to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

345.5 miles 556.1 km · straight line
414.6 miles estimated 667.3 km · driving distance
8h 20min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
296° WNW bearing direction

How far is Bettendorf from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Bettendorf to Sioux Falls is 345.5 miles (556.1 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located WNW of Bettendorf. By car, the driving distance is approximately 414.6 miles, taking about 8h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Bettendorf in Iowa 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 Bettendorf 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 Bettendorf to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 20min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 0min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 55min $50–$145* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bettendorf & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Bettendorf
41.52°N, 90.52°W
America/Chicago
173m 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 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients