Billings to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

598.3 miles 962.8 km · straight line
717.9 miles estimated 1155.4 km · driving distance
14h 27min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
101° E bearing direction

How far is Billings from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Billings to Sioux Falls is 598.3 miles (962.8 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located E of Billings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 717.9 miles, taking about 14h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Billings in Montana 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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Billings 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 Billings to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 27min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 20min $57–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 47min $86–$251* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Billings & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Billings
45.78°N, 108.50°W
America/Denver
952m 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 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients