Driving Time from Kansas City to Sioux Falls
Driving from Kansas City to Sioux Falls is about 398 mi and takes roughly 6 hr 45 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Kansas City and Sioux Falls are about 327 mi (526 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 398 mi (641 km), a drive of about 6 hr 45 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 6 min.
| Straight-line distance | 327 mi / 526 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 398 mi / 641 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 6 hr 45 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 6 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $50 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 41.330, -95.603 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Kansas City to Sioux Falls is about 327 mi (526 km) in a straight line, and roughly 398 mi (641 km) by road.