Madison, Wisconsin to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

369.7 miles 594.9 km · straight line
443.6 miles estimated 713.9 km · driving distance
8h 55min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Sioux Falls is 369.7 miles (594.9 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located W of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 443.6 miles, taking about 8h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin 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 Madison, Wisconsin 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 Madison, Wisconsin to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 55min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 42min $35–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 28min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m 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 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients