Farmington, New Mexico to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

767 miles 1234.4 km · straight line
920.4 miles estimated 1481.3 km · driving distance
18h 31min estimated drive time
$89 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Farmington, New Mexico from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Farmington, New Mexico to Sioux Falls is 767 miles (1234.4 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located NE of Farmington, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 920.4 miles, taking about 18h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Farmington, New Mexico in New Mexico 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. 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 Farmington, New Mexico 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 Farmington, New Mexico to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 31min $89 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 13min $74–$138* Budget
Train ~24h 4min $110–$322* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Farmington, New Mexico & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Farmington, New Mexico
36.73°N, 108.22°W
America/Denver
1615m 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 256 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients