San Diego to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1333.2 miles 2145.6 km · straight line
1729.6 miles actual route 2783.5 km · driving distance
30h 8min estimated drive time
$166 - $205 estimated fuel cost
~3h 11min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is San Diego from Sioux Falls?

The distance from San Diego to Sioux Falls is 1333.2 miles (2145.6 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located NE of San Diego. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1729.6 miles, taking about 30h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 11min. Both are located in United States — San Diego in California 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 San Diego 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 Diego to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 8min $166 - $205 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 10min $138–$259* Budget
Train ~39h 10min $208–$605* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Diego & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m 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 444 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 111 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM