Origin
Lyons, SD
Late night in Lyons on Saturday
Local time
3:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lyons, SD to Sioux Falls, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sioux Falls, SD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lyons, SD to Sioux Falls, SD covers 21.5 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, I 229, 467th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Lyons, SD to Sioux Falls, SD covers 21.5 miles and takes about 39m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 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 3.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 21.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles (I 229 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the ramp toward Renner, Crooks
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Renner, Crooks
7
16.7 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
8
20.8 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
9
21 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
5
21.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
South Lowell Avenue
Turn right onto South Lowell Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lyons, SD and Sioux Falls, SD, road signs point toward Renner and Crooks.
Renner
10.4 mi in
|
~25m
Crooks
10.4 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| I 229 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| 467th Avenue | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| CR 126 | 3 mi | 7m |
| I 29 | 2 mi | 2m |
| 258th Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| North West Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 470th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 3.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyons, SD and Sioux Falls, SD.
1
Start on 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
3rd Street
2
Turn left onto CR 143
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
467th Avenue
3
Continue on CR 126
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
CR 126
4
Turn right onto CR 137
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
470th Avenue
5
Continue on CR 137
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Avenue
6
Continue on CR 137
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
470th Avenue
7
Turn left onto CR 130
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
258th Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Renner, Crooks
9
Merge onto I 29
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 29
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Interstate 90 East: Albert Lea
11
Merge onto I 90
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 90
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 400
Toward I 229 South
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 229
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 229
14
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.
15
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.
16
Turn right onto South Lowell Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Lowell Avenue
17
Turn left onto East 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 8th Street
18
Turn right onto North Chicago Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Chicago Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
North Chicago Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.36 one way
$6.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Sioux Falls, SD
Late night in Sioux Falls on Saturday
Local time
3:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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
39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lyons, SD to Sioux Falls, SD covers 21.5 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, I 229, 467th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Lyons, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 21.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles (I 229 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lyons, SD and Sioux Falls, SD, road signs point toward Renner and Crooks.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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