Houston to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

955.3 miles 1537.4 km · straight line
1079.1 miles actual route 1736.7 km · driving distance
19h 5min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
356° N bearing direction

How far is Houston from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Houston to Sioux Falls is 955.3 miles (1537.4 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located N of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1079.1 miles, taking about 19h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Houston 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 Houston to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 5min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 54min $86–$162* Budget
Train ~24h 49min $129–$378* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 318 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM