Long Island to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1218.9 miles 1961.6 km · straight line
1416.8 miles actual route 2280.1 km · driving distance
26h 21min estimated drive time
$136 - $168 estimated fuel cost
~2h 57min flight time
287° WNW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Long Island to Sioux Falls is 1218.9 miles (1961.6 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located WNW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1416.8 miles, taking about 26h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 57min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York 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. 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. 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 Island 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 Island to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 21min $136 - $168 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 37min $113–$213* Budget
Train ~34h 15min $170–$496* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m 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 406 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM