Kansas City to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

326.7 miles 525.7 km · straight line
362.3 miles actual route 583 km · driving distance
6h 32min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
341° NNW bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Kansas City to Sioux Falls is 326.7 miles (525.7 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located NNW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 362.3 miles, taking about 6h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 32min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 50min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 12min $43–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM