How far is Mission, SD from Sioux Falls, SD?
The driving distance from Mission, SD to Sioux Falls, SD is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Brule County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mission and Sioux Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mission and Sioux Falls.
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Start on 2nd Street
1.2 km · 55 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
602 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
42 mi · 48 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit right
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
207.2 mi · 3 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 229 South
2551 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Downtown
1309 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SD 42: Downtown, Washington Pavilion
610 ft · 21 sec
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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 Mission and Sioux Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memo
Merge slight left
207 mi · 03h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mission 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 Mission to Sioux Falls?
The road trip is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pukwana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.3 miles from Mission and 107.3 miles from Sioux Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.34 one way or $62.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mission and Mostly Sunny near Sioux Falls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mission and Sioux Falls. Straight-line distance: 199.29 mi (320.73 km).
#1 Mission
City in Todd County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 43.3058400, -100.6581900 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| 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: North Chicago Avenue (-96.700171, 43.549971)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $31.34 | $62.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.34 | $70.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.67 | $77.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.08 | $88.15 |
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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