Castle Rock to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

509.7 miles 820.3 km · straight line
611.7 miles estimated 984.4 km · driving distance
12h 18min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Castle Rock from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Castle Rock to Sioux Falls is 509.7 miles (820.3 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located NE of Castle Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 611.7 miles, taking about 12h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Castle Rock in Colorado 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 Castle Rock 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 Castle Rock to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 18min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 46min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~15h 59min $73–$214* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Castle Rock & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Castle Rock
39.37°N, 104.86°W
America/Denver
1897m 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 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients