How far is North Sioux City, SD from Rapid City, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between North Sioux City and Rapid City is 355.74 miles (572.5 km).
Flight distance from North Sioux City, SD to Rapid City, SD is 355.74 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 51 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 46 minutes to travel from North Sioux City to Rapid City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from North Sioux City, South Dakota to Rapid City, South Dakota is: 424.43 miles (683.06 km) by car.
Driving from North Sioux City to Rapid City will take approximately 06 hours 07 minutes.
#1 North Sioux City
City in Union County South Dakota, United States
| Population | 2928 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°31'38"N 96°28'59"W |
| Latitude | 42.5272200 |
| Longitude | -96.4830900 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rapid City
The second most populous city in South Dakota. It is located in the Black Hills in western South Dakota. Rapid City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Rushmore National Memorial and the Mount Rushmore Visitor Center.
| Population | 77503 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°4'50"N 103°13'52"W |
| Latitude | 44.0805400 |
| Longitude | -103.2310100 |
| Altitude | 988 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Rapid City: Mount Rushmore Road (-103.231059,44.080547)
Estimated Travel Time Between North Sioux City and Rapid City
The distance between North Sioux City and Rapid City is 683 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 35 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between North Sioux City, SD and Rapid City, SD. The current time in North Sioux City is 17:14:39, although it is 16:14:39 in Rapid City.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14 hours 08 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10 hours 36 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 29 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 03 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 39 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 56.69 liters (14.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between North Sioux City and Rapid City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from North Sioux City to Rapid City is $52.84 (diesel $70.66).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $52.84 | $55.67 | $62.9 | $70.66 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in South Dakota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.528 (Diesel $4.718) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 30, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between North Sioux City and Rapid City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
