Brighton, Colorado to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

483.8 miles 778.6 km · straight line
580.5 miles estimated 934.3 km · driving distance
11h 41min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Brighton, Colorado from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Brighton, Colorado to Sioux Falls is 483.8 miles (778.6 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located ENE of Brighton, Colorado. By car, the driving distance is approximately 580.5 miles, taking about 11h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Brighton, Colorado in Colorado 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. 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 Brighton, Colorado 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 Brighton, Colorado to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 41min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 1min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 6min $70–$203* Comfort

Quick Facts

Brighton, Colorado
39.99°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1519m 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 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients