Colorado Springs to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

531.5 miles 855.4 km · straight line
694.2 miles actual route 1117.2 km · driving distance
12h 48min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Sioux Falls is 531.5 miles (855.4 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located NE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 694.2 miles, taking about 12h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs and Sioux Falls. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Colorado Springs to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 48min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 22min $56–$104* Budget
Train ~16h 38min $83–$243* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 177 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM