Sioux Falls to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Sioux Falls from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Sioux Falls to Springfield, Illinois is 447.5 miles (720.2 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located ESE of Sioux Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 537 miles, taking about 10h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Sioux Falls in South Dakota and Springfield, Illinois in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Sioux Falls and Springfield, Illinois. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.