Grand Junction to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

686.4 miles 1104.7 km · straight line
823.7 miles estimated 1325.6 km · driving distance
16h 34min estimated drive time
$79 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Grand Junction from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Grand Junction to Sioux Falls is 686.4 miles (1104.7 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located ENE of Grand Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 823.7 miles, taking about 16h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Grand Junction in Colorado 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 Grand Junction 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 Junction to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 34min $79 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 53min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~21h 32min $99–$288* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Junction & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Grand Junction
39.06°N, 108.55°W
America/Denver
1400m 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 229 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients