Fort Collins to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

474.6 miles 763.8 km · straight line
569.5 miles estimated 916.6 km · driving distance
11h 27min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Fort Collins to Sioux Falls is 474.6 miles (763.8 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located ENE of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 569.5 miles, taking about 11h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado 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. 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 Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 27min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 44min $46–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 53min $68–$199* Comfort

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m 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 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients