Louisville to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

678.7 miles 1092.3 km · straight line
873.9 miles actual route 1406.4 km · driving distance
15h 46min estimated drive time
$84 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Louisville to Sioux Falls is 678.7 miles (1092.3 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located NW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 873.9 miles, taking about 15h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky 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 Louisville 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 Louisville to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 46min $84 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 55min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~20h 30min $105–$306* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 226 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM