Detroit to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

696.3 miles 1120.6 km · straight line
856.5 miles actual route 1378.4 km · driving distance
15h 46min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Detroit to Sioux Falls is 696.3 miles (1120.6 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located WNW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 856.5 miles, taking about 15h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 46min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 55min $69–$128* Budget
Train ~20h 30min $103–$300* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM