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

307 miles 494.1 km · straight line
383.8 miles estimated 617.6 km · driving distance
7h 43min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
343° NNW bearing direction

How far is Leavenworth, Kansas from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Leavenworth, Kansas to Sioux Falls is 307 miles (494.1 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located NNW of Leavenworth, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 383.8 miles, taking about 7h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Leavenworth, 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 Leavenworth, 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 Leavenworth, Kansas to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 43min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 16min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 20min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Leavenworth, Kansas & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Leavenworth, Kansas
39.31°N, 94.92°W
America/Chicago
256m 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 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients