Trip from Eagle Butte, SD to Sioux Falls, SD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 54m

Distance

313.8 mi

505 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 41m ★

6 AM

5h 54m

8 AM

6h 20m

10 AM

6h 3m

12 PM

6h 1m

3 PM

6h 5m

5 PM

6h 19m

8 PM

5h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Eagle Butte, SD

Frank Cone

city in and seat of Minnehaha County, and largest city in South Dakota, United States

Sioux Falls, SD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Eagle Butte, SD to Sioux Falls, SD covers 313.8 miles and takes about 5h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, SD Highway 63, US Highway 14/34 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 187 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.06 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

156.9 miles from Eagle Butte, SD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 23m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 54m. Total distance: 313.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 54m highway drive covering 313.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and SD Highway 63. The longest continuous stretch is about 187 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 187 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and SD Highway 63. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 308.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 313.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 308.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 313 miles (I 229 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 313.2 miles (I 229 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

308.9 mi into trip | ~5h 47m in

Take the exit toward I 229 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 400 Toward I 229 South

313 mi into trip | ~5h 52m in | I 229 Business

Take the exit onto I 229 Business toward 10th Street, Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6 Toward 10th Street, Downtown

313.2 mi into trip | ~5h 52m in | I 229 Business

Keep slight right at fork onto I 229 Business toward SD 42: Downtown, Washington Pavilion

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward SD 42: Downtown, Washington Pavilion

313.4 mi into trip | ~5h 53m in | South Lowell Avenue

Turn right onto South Lowell Avenue

Navigation decision point

313.7 mi into trip | ~5h 53m in | North Chicago Avenue

Turn right onto North Chicago Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	187 mi	2h 56m
SD Highway 63	48.1 mi	1h 24m
US Highway 14/34	36.6 mi	41m
South US Highway 83	30.9 mi	35m
I 229	3.6 mi	4m
US Highway 212	2.1 mi	3m
West Highway 14/34	1.1 mi	1m
North 1st Street	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 187 mi, about 2h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Butte, SD and Sioux Falls, SD.

Start on this road

69 ft · 6 sec · this road

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 25 sec · this road

Turn right onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn left onto US 212; SD 63

2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 212

Turn left onto SD 63

48 mi · 1 hr 24 min · SD Highway 63

At end of road, turn left onto SD 34; SD 63

0.5 mi · 34 sec · SD Highway 34/63

Continue on US 14; SD 34

37 mi · 41 min · US Highway 14/34

Continue on US 14; SD 34

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Highway 14/34

Turn right onto US 83; SD 1806

0.7 mi · 50 sec · North Deadwood Street

Continue on US 83; SD 1806

1.0 mi · 1 min · North 1st Street

Continue on US 83; SD 1806

31 mi · 35 min · South US Highway 83

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Merge onto I 90

187 mi · 2 hr 56 min · I 90

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 33 sec

Exit 400 Toward I 229 South Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 229

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 229

Take the exit onto I 229 Business

0.2 mi · 32 sec · I 229 Business

Exit 6 Toward 10th Street, Downtown Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 229 Business

0.1 mi · 20 sec · I 229 Business

Toward SD 42: Downtown, Washington Pavilion Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto South Lowell Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · South Lowell Avenue

Turn left onto East 8th Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · East 8th Street

Turn right onto North Chicago Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · North Chicago Avenue

Arrive at destination

North Chicago Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 156.9 miles from Eagle Butte, SD, or about 3h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 187 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 69 miles or 1h 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 156.9 miles or 3h 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sioux Falls, SD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Eagle Butte, SD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Eagle Butte, SD

This is one driving day of about 313.8 miles and 5h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Eagle Butte, SD.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 187 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 156.9 mi from Eagle Butte, SD · 3h 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Thompson, SD

157 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Fort Thompson, SD to Sioux Falls, SD

168.3 mi · 2h 59m

Pacing Suggestions

Fort Pierre, SD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Thompson, SD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 156.9 miles from Eagle Butte, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 187 miles.

Arriving in Sioux Falls, SD

The final approach into Sioux Falls, SD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sioux Falls, SD.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 313.8

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16053367522

Visit website

The Source Coffee Roastery + Taproom

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

1.3 mi

Lalibela restaurant LLC

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

3 mi

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 313.8

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16053367522

Visit website

The Source Coffee Roastery + Taproom

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 313.8

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+16053397207

Visit website

Lalibela restaurant LLC

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 313.8

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16052710747

Visit website

Cenex

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Eagle Butte, South Dakota

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16059642226

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 89.6

Pierre, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16052244200

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 313.8

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 89.6

Pierre, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16052991134

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 89.6

Pierre, South Dakota

+16052244140

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 89.6

Pierre, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 313.8

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 313.8

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

EV Connect Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 313.8

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

+18668167584

Visit website

Silver Spur Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 89.6

Fort Pierre, South Dakota

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16054942100

Visit website

Mosaic Arts & Events

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 313.8

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+16052719500

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.06 one way

$98.12 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 110 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$53.86	$107.73
premium	$4.89	$60.39	$120.78
diesel	$5.61	$69.28	$138.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 109.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	94.1	1	$32.95	$15.06
Efficient EV	78.5	0	$27.46	$12.55
EV Truck/SUV	125.5	1	$43.93	$20.08

Gas CO2

110 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Eagle Butte, SD

Evening in Eagle Butte on Thursday

Local time

5:41 PM

MDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sioux Falls, SD

Evening in Sioux Falls on Thursday

Local time

6:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 54m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Eagle Butte, SD to Sioux Falls, SD covers 313.8 miles and takes about 5h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, SD Highway 63, US Highway 14/34. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 156.9 miles from Eagle Butte, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Eagle Butte, SD to Sioux Falls, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Eagle Butte, SD to Sioux Falls, SD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Sioux Falls, SD

Nearby Places

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

The Source Coffee Roastery + Taproom

Lalibela restaurant LLC

Cenex

Tesla Destination Charger

Blink Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

EV Connect Charging Station

Silver Spur Restaurant

Mosaic Arts & Events

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Eagle Butte, SD

Sioux Falls, SD

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3 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 54m on the road

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