Moorhead to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

230.1 miles 370.3 km · straight line
287.6 miles estimated 462.9 km · driving distance
5h 47min estimated drive time
$28 - $34 estimated fuel cost
~58min flight time
179° S bearing direction

How far is Moorhead from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Moorhead to Sioux Falls is 230.1 miles (370.3 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located S of Moorhead. By car, the driving distance is approximately 287.6 miles, taking about 5h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 58min. Both are located in United States — Moorhead in Minnesota and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Moorhead 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 Moorhead to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 47min $28 - $34 Flexible stops
Fly ~58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 56min $23–$43* Budget
Train ~5h 30min $35–$101* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Moorhead & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Moorhead
46.87°N, 96.77°W
America/Chicago
276m 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 77 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 108.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients