Lee's Summit to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

342.5 miles 551.2 km · straight line
411 miles estimated 661.4 km · driving distance
8h 16min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
340° NNW bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Sioux Falls is 342.5 miles (551.2 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located NNW of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 411 miles, taking about 8h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit 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 Lee's Summit 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 Lee's Summit to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 16min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 55min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 51min $49–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m 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 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients