Sioux Falls to Wichita Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

672.1 miles 1081.6 km · straight line
806.5 miles estimated 1297.9 km · driving distance
16h 13min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
189° S bearing direction

How far is Sioux Falls from Wichita Falls?

The distance from Sioux Falls to Wichita Falls is 672.1 miles (1081.6 km) as the crow flies. Wichita Falls is located S of Sioux Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 806.5 miles, taking about 16h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Sioux Falls in South Dakota and Wichita Falls in Texas.

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. 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 Wichita Falls. 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 Wichita Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 13min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 28min $65–$121* Budget
Train ~21h 5min $97–$282* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sioux Falls & Wichita Falls

Quick Facts

Sioux Falls
43.54°N, 96.73°W
America/Chicago
448m elevation
Wichita Falls
33.91°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
289m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 224 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients