How far is Mobridge, SD from Sioux Falls, SD?
The driving distance from Mobridge, SD to Sioux Falls, SD is about 305.4 miles (491.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Day County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobridge and Sioux Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobridge and Sioux Falls.
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Start on 4th Avenue East
22 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue East
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Turn right onto East Grand Crossing
1 mi · 1 min · East Grand Crossing
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Continue on US Highway 12
18.5 mi · 21 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on Highway 12 & 83
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 12 & 83
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Continue on US Highway 12
17.8 mi · 20 min · US Highway 12
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Continue straight
35.3 mi · 40 min
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Continue straight
99.9 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit right toward I 29, US 81: Watertown
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
122.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Interstate 90 East: Albert Lea
1230 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 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 Mobridge 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
Merge slight left
123 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mobridge and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sioux Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobridge to Sioux Falls?
The road trip is about 305.4 miles (491.5 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Webster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.5 miles from Mobridge and 152.9 miles from Sioux Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.2 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 7:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.65 one way or $81.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mobridge and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sioux Falls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobridge and Sioux Falls. Straight-line distance: 229.19 mi (368.85 km).
#1 Mobridge
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 3,373 |
| Coordinates | 45.5372200, -100.4279100 |
| Altitude | 506 |
| 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: 492 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $40.65 | $81.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.85 | $91.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.17 | $100.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.18 | $114.35 |
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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