Gallup to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

844.9 miles 1359.8 km · straight line
1014 miles estimated 1631.8 km · driving distance
20h 24min estimated drive time
$98 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
45° NE bearing direction

How far is Gallup from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Gallup to Sioux Falls is 844.9 miles (1359.8 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located NE of Gallup. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1014 miles, taking about 20h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Gallup 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 Gallup 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 Gallup to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 24min $98 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 29min $81–$152* Budget
Train ~26h 31min $122–$355* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gallup & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Gallup
35.53°N, 108.74°W
America/Denver
1985m 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 282 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients