Seattle to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1263.5 miles 2033.4 km · straight line
1480.7 miles actual route 2382.9 km · driving distance
25h 32min estimated drive time
$142 - $175 estimated fuel cost
~3h 3min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Seattle from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Seattle to Sioux Falls is 1263.5 miles (2033.4 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located E of Seattle. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1480.7 miles, taking about 25h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 3min. Both are located in United States — Seattle in Washington 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 Seattle 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 Seattle to Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 32min $142 - $175 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 38min $118–$222* Budget
Train ~33h 12min $178–$518* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Seattle & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m 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 421 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 105 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM