Sioux Falls to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1184.5 miles 1906.3 km · straight line
1445.1 miles actual route 2325.6 km · driving distance
27h 17min estimated drive time
$139 - $171 estimated fuel cost
~2h 53min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Sioux Falls from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Sioux Falls to Virginia Beach is 1184.5 miles (1906.3 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located ESE of Sioux Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1445.1 miles, taking about 27h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 53min. Both are located in United States — Sioux Falls in South Dakota and Virginia Beach in Virginia.

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 Sioux Falls and Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 17min $139 - $171 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 44min $116–$217* Budget
Train ~35h 28min $173–$506* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sioux Falls & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Sioux Falls
43.54°N, 96.73°W
America/Chicago
448m elevation
Virginia Beach
36.85°N, 75.98°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 395 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM