Portland, Oregon to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1279.8 miles 2059.7 km · straight line
1553.7 miles actual route 2500.5 km · driving distance
27h 2min estimated drive time
$150 - $184 estimated fuel cost
~3h 4min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Portland, Oregon from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Portland, Oregon to Sioux Falls is 1279.8 miles (2059.7 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located E of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1553.7 miles, taking about 27h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 4min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon 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 Portland, Oregon 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 Portland, Oregon to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 2min $150 - $184 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 26min $124–$233* Budget
Train ~35h 9min $186–$544* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portland, Oregon & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m 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 427 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 107 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM