Sioux Falls to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

690.9 miles 1111.9 km · straight line
829.1 miles estimated 1334.3 km · driving distance
16h 41min estimated drive time
$80 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Sioux Falls from Yellowstone?

The distance from Sioux Falls to Yellowstone is 690.9 miles (1111.9 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located W of Sioux Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 829.1 miles, taking about 16h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Sioux Falls in South Dakota and Yellowstone in Wyoming.

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 Yellowstone. 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 Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 41min $80 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 1min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~21h 41min $99–$290* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sioux Falls & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Sioux Falls
43.54°N, 96.73°W
America/Chicago
448m elevation
Yellowstone
44.43°N, 110.59°W
America/Denver
2357m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 230 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients