Cleveland, Ohio to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

777.3 miles 1251 km · straight line
932.8 miles estimated 1501.2 km · driving distance
18h 46min estimated drive time
$90 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Sioux Falls is 777.3 miles (1251 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located WNW of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 932.8 miles, taking about 18h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 46min $90 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 31min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~24h 24min $112–$326* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Ohio & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m 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 259 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients