Pekin to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

417.5 miles 671.9 km · straight line
501 miles estimated 806.3 km · driving distance
10h 5min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

How far is Pekin from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Pekin to Sioux Falls is 417.5 miles (671.9 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located WNW of Pekin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 501 miles, taking about 10h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Pekin in Illinois 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 Pekin 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 Pekin to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 5min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 6min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 35min $60–$175* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pekin & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Pekin
40.57°N, 89.64°W
America/Chicago
153m 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 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients