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

748.6 miles 1204.8 km · straight line
932.1 miles actual route 1500.1 km · driving distance
17h 5min estimated drive time
$90 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Sioux Falls is 748.6 miles (1204.8 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located WNW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 932.1 miles, taking about 17h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 5min $90 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 30min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~22h 13min $112–$326* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 250 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM