New York to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1176.8 miles 1893.9 km · straight line
1365.3 miles actual route 2197.2 km · driving distance
25h 21min estimated drive time
$131 - $162 estimated fuel cost
~2h 52min flight time
287° WNW bearing direction

How far is New York from Sioux Falls?

The distance from New York to Sioux Falls is 1176.8 miles (1893.9 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located WNW of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1365.3 miles, taking about 25h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — New York in New York 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 New York 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 New York to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 21min $131 - $162 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 25min $109–$205* Budget
Train ~32h 57min $164–$478* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New York & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m 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 392 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM