Junction City to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

312 miles 502.1 km · straight line
374.4 miles estimated 602.5 km · driving distance
7h 32min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Junction City from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Junction City to Sioux Falls is 312 miles (502.1 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located N of Junction City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 374.4 miles, taking about 7h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Junction City in Kansas 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 Junction City 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 Junction City to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 32min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 2min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 9min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Junction City & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Junction City
39.03°N, 96.83°W
America/Chicago
337m 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 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients