Denver to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

500.8 miles 805.9 km · straight line
624.3 miles actual route 1004.7 km · driving distance
11h 38min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is Denver from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Denver to Sioux Falls is 500.8 miles (805.9 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located NE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 624.3 miles, taking about 11h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 38min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 58min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~15h 7min $75–$219* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM