Philadelphia to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1135.4 miles 1827.3 km · straight line
1334.3 miles actual route 2147.3 km · driving distance
24h 27min estimated drive time
$128 - $158 estimated fuel cost
~2h 47min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Philadelphia from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Philadelphia to Sioux Falls is 1135.4 miles (1827.3 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located WNW of Philadelphia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1334.3 miles, taking about 24h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 47min. Both are located in United States — Philadelphia in Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 27min $128 - $158 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 20min $107–$200* Budget
Train ~31h 47min $160–$467* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Philadelphia & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m 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 378 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM