Meads to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

811.3 miles 1305.6 km · straight line
973.5 miles estimated 1566.7 km · driving distance
19h 35min estimated drive time
$94 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Meads from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Meads to Sioux Falls is 811.3 miles (1305.6 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located WNW of Meads. By car, the driving distance is approximately 973.5 miles, taking about 19h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Meads 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 Meads 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 Meads to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 35min $94 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 30min $78–$146* Budget
Train ~25h 28min $117–$341* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Meads & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Meads
38.41°N, 82.71°W
America/New_York
185m 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 270 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients