How far is Lennox, SD from Sioux Falls, SD?

The driving distance from Lennox, SD to Sioux Falls, SD is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.85 mi
00h 24m
Flight
16.6 mi
26.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.6 mi
Kilometers
26.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.85 mi
Kilometers
35.17 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 6:56 PM CDT
Return by in Lennox
Wed, Apr 22, 7:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lennox
2026-04-22T18:32
Arrive Sioux Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 6:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lennox
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tea
SD

City in South Dakota, United States of America

From Lennox
10.9 mi
00h 12m
To Sioux Falls
10.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lennox and Sioux Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lennox and Sioux Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Avenue

    21 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1925 ft · 55 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Boynton Avenue

    1576 ft · 49 sec · East Boynton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Pine Street

    855 ft · 17 sec · North Pine Street

  5. 5

    Continue on SD Highway 17

    1.8 mi · 3 min · SD Highway 17

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 276th Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · 276th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    2183 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Downtown

    894 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on SD 42: Downtown, Washington Pavilion

    91 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East 10th Street

    527 ft · 19 sec · East 10th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Lowell Avenue

    633 ft · 23 sec · South Lowell Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    992 ft · 29 sec · East 8th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Chicago Avenue

    540 ft · 24 sec · North Chicago Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chicago Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lennox and Sioux Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
276th Street
18.4 mi · 84%
SD Highway 17
1.84 mi · 8%
South Main Street
0.36 mi · 2%
East Boynton Avenue
0.3 mi · 1%
East 8th Street
0.19 mi · 1%
10th Street
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

276th Street

Continue straight

6.41 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tea
00h 12m from Lennox
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lennox and Mostly Sunny near Sioux Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lennox to Sioux Falls?

The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Lennox and 10.9 miles from Sioux Falls.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lennox and Mostly Sunny near Sioux Falls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lennox and Sioux Falls. Straight-line distance: 16.6 mi (26.71 km).

Lennox

#1 Lennox

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population2,500
Coordinates43.3541500, -96.8920000
Altitude410
CountryUnited States
Sioux Falls

#2 Sioux Falls

The largest city in South Dakota.

Population157,584
Coordinates43.5499700, -96.7003300
Altitude448
CountryUnited States
Start: West 2nd Avenue (-96.891999, 43.35429)
End: North Chicago Avenue (-96.700171, 43.549971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.92 L · about $2.90
Round trip
$5.81
1.54 gal · 5.84 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.90 $5.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.27 $6.55
Premium $4.65 $3.58 $7.17
Diesel $5.30 $4.08 $8.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Dakota · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lennox and Sioux Falls. The current time is 18:32:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.