Bozeman to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

718.3 miles 1156 km · straight line
862 miles estimated 1387.2 km · driving distance
17h 20min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Bozeman from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Bozeman to Sioux Falls is 718.3 miles (1156 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located E of Bozeman. By car, the driving distance is approximately 862 miles, taking about 17h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Bozeman 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. 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 Bozeman 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 Bozeman to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 20min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 48min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~22h 32min $103–$302* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bozeman & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Bozeman
45.68°N, 111.04°W
America/Denver
1461m 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 239 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients