Franklin, Tennessee to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

741.6 miles 1193.5 km · straight line
889.9 miles estimated 1432.2 km · driving distance
17h 54min estimated drive time
$86 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
318° NW bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Tennessee from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Franklin, Tennessee to Sioux Falls is 741.6 miles (1193.5 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located NW of Franklin, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 889.9 miles, taking about 17h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee 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 Franklin, Tennessee 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 Franklin, Tennessee to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 54min $86 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 29min $71–$133* Budget
Train ~23h 16min $107–$311* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Tennessee & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Franklin, Tennessee
35.93°N, 86.87°W
America/Chicago
196m 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 247 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients