How far is Hamilton, MO from Sioux Falls, SD?
The driving distance from Hamilton, MO to Sioux Falls, SD is about 356.1 miles (573.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 297.6 miles (479 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Sioux Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Sioux Falls.
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Start on North Davis Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Davis Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Cameron
744 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
19.4 mi · 23 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue straight
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Council Bluffs
1849 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sergeant Robert Kimberling Memorial Highway
7.6 mi · 8 min · Sergeant Robert Kimberling Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
121.5 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Continue on I 29 North: Sioux City
175.5 mi · 3 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Downtown
894 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SD 42: Downtown, Washington Pavilion
91 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto East 10th Street
527 ft · 19 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto South Lowell Avenue
633 ft · 23 sec · South Lowell Avenue
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
992 ft · 29 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Chicago Avenue
540 ft · 24 sec · North Chicago Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Chicago Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Sioux Falls.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 29 North
Continue on I 29 North: Sioux City
175 mi · 03h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Clear leaving Hamilton and Clear near Sioux Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Sioux Falls?
The road trip is about 356.1 miles (573.1 km) and usually takes 06h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Council Bluffs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178 miles from Hamilton and 178.1 miles from Sioux Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 297.6 miles (479 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.40 one way or $94.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Hamilton and Clear near Sioux Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Council Bluffs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Council Bluffs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Sioux Falls. Straight-line distance: 297.66 mi (479.04 km).
#1 Hamilton
City in Caldwell County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,691 |
| Coordinates | 39.7436200, -93.9982700 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sioux Falls
The largest city in South Dakota.
| Population | 157,584 |
| Coordinates | 43.5499700, -96.7003300 |
| Altitude | 448 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sioux Falls (-96.70033, 43.54997)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 573 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $47.40 | $94.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.46 | $106.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $58.50 | $117.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $66.67 | $133.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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