Chattanooga to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

845.6 miles 1360.8 km · straight line
1014.7 miles estimated 1633 km · driving distance
20h 25min estimated drive time
$98 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
317° NW bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Chattanooga to Sioux Falls is 845.6 miles (1360.8 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located NW of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1014.7 miles, taking about 20h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee 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. 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. 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 Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 25min $98 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 30min $81–$152* Budget
Train ~26h 33min $122–$355* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m 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 282 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients