Long Beach, California to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1334.8 miles 2148.2 km · straight line
1682.2 miles actual route 2707.3 km · driving distance
29h 20min estimated drive time
$162 - $199 estimated fuel cost
~3h 11min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Sioux Falls is 1334.8 miles (2148.2 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located NE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1682.2 miles, taking about 29h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 11min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Long Beach, California 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 Long Beach, California to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 20min $162 - $199 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 12min $135–$252* Budget
Train ~38h 8min $202–$589* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 445 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 111 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM