Joliet to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

461.4 miles 742.6 km · straight line
553.7 miles estimated 891.1 km · driving distance
11h 8min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Joliet from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Joliet to Sioux Falls is 461.4 miles (742.6 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located WNW of Joliet. By car, the driving distance is approximately 553.7 miles, taking about 11h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Joliet in Illinois 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Joliet 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 Joliet to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 8min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 22min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 35min $66–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joliet & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Joliet
41.53°N, 88.08°W
America/Chicago
165m 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 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients