Los Angeles to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1325.6 miles 2133.3 km · straight line
1668.5 miles actual route 2685.2 km · driving distance
29h 0min estimated drive time
$161 - $198 estimated fuel cost
~3h 10min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Los Angeles to Sioux Falls is 1325.6 miles (2133.3 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located NE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1668.5 miles, taking about 29h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 10min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 0min $161 - $198 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 48min $133–$250* Budget
Train ~37h 42min $200–$584* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 442 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 110 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM