Grand Forks to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

303.1 miles 487.8 km · straight line
378.9 miles estimated 609.8 km · driving distance
7h 37min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
177° S bearing direction

How far is Grand Forks from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Grand Forks to Sioux Falls is 303.1 miles (487.8 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located S of Grand Forks. By car, the driving distance is approximately 378.9 miles, taking about 7h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Grand Forks in North Dakota 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 37min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 8min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 14min $45–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Forks & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Grand Forks
47.93°N, 97.03°W
America/Chicago
253m 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 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients