Sioux Falls to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

512.1 miles 824.1 km · straight line
614.5 miles estimated 988.9 km · driving distance
12h 22min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
175° S bearing direction

How far is Sioux Falls from Tulsa?

The distance from Sioux Falls to Tulsa is 512.1 miles (824.1 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located S of Sioux Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 614.5 miles, taking about 12h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Sioux Falls in South Dakota and Tulsa in Oklahoma.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Sioux Falls and Tulsa. 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.

How to Get from Sioux Falls to Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 22min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 50min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 5min $74–$215* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sioux Falls & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Sioux Falls
43.54°N, 96.73°W
America/Chicago
448m elevation
Tulsa
36.15°N, 95.99°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 171 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients