Fresno, California to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1300.3 miles 2092.6 km · straight line
1792 miles actual route 2884 km · driving distance
31h 19min estimated drive time
$172 - $212 estimated fuel cost
~3h 7min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fresno, California from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Fresno, California to Sioux Falls is 1300.3 miles (2092.6 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located ENE of Fresno, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1792 miles, taking about 31h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 7min. Both are located in United States — Fresno, California in California 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 Fresno, California 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 Fresno, California to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 19min $172 - $212 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 35min $143–$269* Budget
Train ~40h 43min $215–$627* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fresno, California & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Fresno, California
36.74°N, 119.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
94m 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 433 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 108 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM