Dubuque to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

314.5 miles 506.2 km · straight line
377.4 miles estimated 607.4 km · driving distance
7h 36min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Dubuque from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Dubuque to Sioux Falls is 314.5 miles (506.2 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located WNW of Dubuque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 377.4 miles, taking about 7h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Dubuque in Iowa and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dubuque 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 Dubuque to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 36min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 7min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 13min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dubuque & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Dubuque
42.50°N, 90.66°W
America/Chicago
189m 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 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients