San Antonio to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

980.4 miles 1577.8 km · straight line
1100.6 miles actual route 1771.2 km · driving distance
19h 27min estimated drive time
$106 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is San Antonio from Sioux Falls?

The distance from San Antonio to Sioux Falls is 980.4 miles (1577.8 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located N of San Antonio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1100.6 miles, taking about 19h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — San Antonio in Texas 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 27min $106 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 20min $88–$165* Budget
Train ~25h 17min $132–$385* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Antonio & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m 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 327 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM