Milwaukee to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

444.8 miles 715.8 km · straight line
503.2 miles actual route 809.9 km · driving distance
9h 7min estimated drive time
$48 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Milwaukee from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Milwaukee to Sioux Falls is 444.8 miles (715.8 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located W of Milwaukee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 503.2 miles, taking about 9h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 7min $48 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 56min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~8h 40min $60–$176* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Milwaukee & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m 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 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM