Sioux Falls to Waukesha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

428.8 miles 690.1 km · straight line
514.6 miles estimated 828.1 km · driving distance
10h 21min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Sioux Falls from Waukesha?

The distance from Sioux Falls to Waukesha is 428.8 miles (690.1 km) as the crow flies. Waukesha is located E of Sioux Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 514.6 miles, taking about 10h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Sioux Falls in South Dakota and Waukesha in Wisconsin.

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 Waukesha. 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 Waukesha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 21min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 25min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 50min $62–$180* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sioux Falls & Waukesha

Quick Facts

Sioux Falls
43.54°N, 96.73°W
America/Chicago
448m elevation
Waukesha
43.01°N, 88.23°W
America/Chicago
248m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients