Origin
Sioux Falls, SD
Late night in Sioux Falls on Saturday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sioux Falls, SD to Gettysburg, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 55m
Distance
285.6 mi
460 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 42m
★
6 AM
4h 55m
8 AM
5h 22m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 2m
3 PM
5h 6m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 47m
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 Sioux Falls, SD to Gettysburg, SD covers 285.6 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 8th Street, North Lowell Avenue, East 10th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.65 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
142.8 miles from Sioux Falls, SD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 55m. Total distance: 285.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 55m drive with frequent turns across 285.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 8th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sioux Falls, SD to Gettysburg, SD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 8th Street | — | — |
| North Lowell Avenue | — | — |
| East 10th Street | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
| US 83 North | — | — |
| Highway 83 | — | — |
| South 1st Street | — | — |
| North Deadwood Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 8th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux Falls, SD and Gettysburg, SD.
1
Start on North Chicago Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Chicago Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 8th Street
3
Turn right onto North Lowell Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Lowell Avenue
4
Turn left onto East 10th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
East 10th Street
5
Take the ramp slight left
4.2 mi
·
5 min
6
Take the exit straight toward I 90
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 90
7
Merge slight left
187 mi
·
2 hr 56 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, SD 53: Pierre State Capitol, Fort Pierre
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 83 North, SD 53: Pierre State Capitol, Fort Pierre
9
Keep slight left
322 ft
·
9 sec
10
Turn right onto US Highway 83
31 mi
·
34 min
·
US Highway 83
11
Continue on South 1st Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
12
Continue on North Deadwood Street
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Deadwood Street
13
Continue on North Highway 83
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Highway 83
14
Continue on West Sioux Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sioux Avenue
15
Turn left onto South Pierre Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Pierre Street
16
Continue on South Euclid Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Euclid Avenue
17
Continue on North Highway 14
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Highway 14
18
Continue on US Highway 14
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 14
19
Take the exit sharp left
328 ft
·
9 sec
20
Merge slight left
36 mi
·
41 min
21
Continue on US Highway 212
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 212
22
Continue on West Garfield Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Garfield Avenue
23
Turn right onto North Exene Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Exene Street
24
Arrive at your destination
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 142.8 miles from Sioux Falls, SD, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
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 63 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.8 miles or 2h 27m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gettysburg, SD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sioux Falls, SD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Sioux Falls, SD
This is one driving day of about 285.6 miles and 4h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Sioux Falls, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 142.8 mi from Sioux Falls, SD · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 142.8 miles from Sioux Falls, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gettysburg, SD
The final approach into Gettysburg, 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 Gettysburg, SD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.65 one way
$89.30 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $49.02 | $98.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $54.96 | $109.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.06 | $126.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.7 | 1 | $29.99 | $13.71 |
| Efficient EV | 71.4 | 0 | $24.99 | $11.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.2 | 1 | $39.98 | $18.28 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Gettysburg, SD
Late night in Gettysburg on Saturday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 55m 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 Sioux Falls, SD to Gettysburg, SD covers 285.6 miles and takes about 4h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 8th Street, North Lowell Avenue, East 10th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.8 miles from Sioux Falls, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.65 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sioux Falls, SD to Gettysburg, SD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sioux Falls, SD to Gettysburg, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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