Cincinnati to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

703.3 miles 1131.8 km · straight line
843.9 miles estimated 1358.2 km · driving distance
16h 59min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Cincinnati to Sioux Falls is 703.3 miles (1131.8 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located WNW of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 843.9 miles, taking about 16h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 59min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 23min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~22h 5min $101–$295* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m 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 234 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients