Mesa to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1072.6 miles 1726.2 km · straight line
1406 miles actual route 2262.7 km · driving distance
26h 20min estimated drive time
$135 - $167 estimated fuel cost
~2h 39min flight time
45° NE bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Mesa to Sioux Falls is 1072.6 miles (1726.2 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located NE of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1406 miles, taking about 26h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 39min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona 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 Mesa 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 Mesa to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 20min $135 - $167 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 36min $112–$211* Budget
Train ~34h 14min $169–$492* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m 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 358 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM