Clarksville to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

692.3 miles 1114.2 km · straight line
830.8 miles estimated 1337 km · driving distance
16h 43min estimated drive time
$80 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
317° NW bearing direction

How far is Clarksville from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Clarksville to Sioux Falls is 692.3 miles (1114.2 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located NW of Clarksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 830.8 miles, taking about 16h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Clarksville 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 Clarksville 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 Clarksville to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 43min $80 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 4min $66–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 44min $100–$291* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksville & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Clarksville
36.53°N, 87.36°W
America/Chicago
145m 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 231 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients