Sioux Falls, SD Road Trips

With 6 routes heading out and 12 heading in, Sioux Falls, SD works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 12-mile quick runs to 375-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Sioux Falls, SD spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

Photo: Tom Fisk

Trip Routes

18

Longest Drive

374.6 mi

Sturgis, SD

Quickest Drive

15m

Brandon, SD

Plan Around Sioux Falls, SD

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Sioux Falls, SD is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Gregory, SD to Sioux Falls, SD 182.5 mi · 3h 35m Fort Thompson, SD to Sioux Falls, SD 168.3 mi · 2h 59m Milbank, SD to Sioux Falls, SD 126.5 mi · 2h 27m Springfield, SD to Sioux Falls, SD 107.4 mi · 1h 48m

Continue From Sioux Falls, SD

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Sioux Falls, SD to Sturgis, SD 374.6 mi · 6h Sioux Falls, SD to Rapid City, SD 350.4 mi · 5h 37m Sioux Falls, SD to Fort Thompson, SD 168.7 mi · 3h Sioux Falls, SD to Watertown, SD 106 mi · 1h 47m

Trips from Sioux Falls, SD

Sioux Falls, SD to Sturgis, SD

374.6 mi 6h

Sioux Falls, SD to Rapid City, SD

350.4 mi 5h 37m

Sioux Falls, SD to Fort Thompson, SD

168.7 mi 3h

Sioux Falls, SD to Watertown, SD

106 mi 1h 47m

Sioux Falls, SD to Madison, SD

53.7 mi 1h 5m

Sioux Falls, SD to Brandon, SD

11.5 mi 15m

Driving from Sioux Falls, SD

The typical drive from Sioux Falls, SD covers about 177 miles and takes around 2h 57m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 375 miles (6h), while the shortest is just 12 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Sioux Falls, SD are Sturgis, SD (374.6 mi, 6h), Rapid City, SD (350.4 mi, 5h 37m), Fort Thompson, SD (168.7 mi, 3h), Watertown, SD (106 mi, 1h 47m), and Madison, SD (53.7 mi, 1h 5m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in SD currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 177-mile trip from Sioux Falls, SD, budget about $26 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Sioux Falls, SD and 12 routes heading into Sioux Falls, SD, covering 18 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 375 miles.

The longest mapped route from Sioux Falls, SD covers 375 miles and takes approximately 6h. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.

The average route from Sioux Falls, SD runs about 177 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 57m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 177-mile trip from Sioux Falls, SD costs roughly $26 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Sioux Falls, SD include Sturgis, SD, Rapid City, SD, Fort Thompson, SD and Watertown, SD. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.