Sioux Falls to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1099.4 miles 1769.3 km · straight line
1450.2 miles actual route 2333.8 km · driving distance
26h 46min estimated drive time
$140 - $172 estimated fuel cost
~2h 43min flight time
229° SW bearing direction

How far is Sioux Falls from Tucson?

The distance from Sioux Falls to Tucson is 1099.4 miles (1769.3 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SW of Sioux Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1450.2 miles, taking about 26h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Both are located in United States — Sioux Falls in South Dakota and Tucson in Arizona.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Sioux Falls and Tucson. 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 Sioux Falls to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 46min $140 - $172 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 7min $116–$218* Budget
Train ~34h 48min $174–$508* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sioux Falls & Tucson

Quick Facts

Sioux Falls
43.54°N, 96.73°W
America/Chicago
448m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 366 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM