Cities Near Sioux Falls
Cities near Sioux Falls, South Dakota: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Sioux City, Omaha, Bellevue. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Sioux Falls, South Dakota is Sioux City, about 74 mi (119 km) away — roughly 1 hr 43 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City | 74 mi / 119 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Omaha | 163 mi / 263 km | 3 hr 48 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Bellevue | 172 mi / 276 km | 4 hr | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Eden Prairie | 184 mi / 295 km | 4 hr 16 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Saint Cloud | 187 mi / 301 km | 4 hr 5 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
| Lakeville | 188 mi / 302 km | 4 hr 6 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
| Ames | 188 mi / 303 km | 4 hr 6 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
| Burnsville | 189 mi / 305 km | 4 hr 8 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
| Plymouth | 190 mi / 305 km | 4 hr 8 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
| Lincoln | 190 mi / 306 km | 4 hr 9 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Sioux Falls
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Sioux City. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Sioux Falls
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Omaha, Bellevue. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Sioux Falls include Sioux City, Omaha, Bellevue, Eden Prairie, Saint Cloud. The closest is Sioux City, about 74 miles (119 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.