Missoula to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

869.7 miles 1399.6 km · straight line
1043.6 miles estimated 1679.5 km · driving distance
21h 0min estimated drive time
$100 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Missoula from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Missoula to Sioux Falls is 869.7 miles (1399.6 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located E of Missoula. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1043.6 miles, taking about 21h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Missoula in Montana 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 Missoula 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 Missoula to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 0min $100 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 12min $83–$157* Budget
Train ~27h 18min $125–$365* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Missoula & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Missoula
46.87°N, 114.00°W
America/Denver
978m 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 290 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients