Lawrence, Kansas to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

325.2 miles 523.4 km · straight line
390.3 miles estimated 628.1 km · driving distance
7h 51min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
347° NNW bearing direction

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Sioux Falls is 325.2 miles (523.4 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located NNW of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 390.3 miles, taking about 7h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas 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. 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 Lawrence, Kansas 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 Lawrence, Kansas to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 51min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 25min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 27min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawrence, Kansas & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m 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 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients