How far is Rapid Valley, SD from Sioux Falls, SD?
The driving distance from Rapid Valley, SD to Sioux Falls, SD is about 346 miles (556.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 323.3 miles (520.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Lyman County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rapid Valley and Sioux Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rapid Valley and Sioux Falls.
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Start on Sweetbriar Street
1311 ft · 1 min · Sweetbriar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Street
59 m · 8 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Peanut Lane
156 m · 28 sec · Peanut Lane
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Turn left onto Twilight Drive
1341 ft · 39 sec · Twilight Drive
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Turn right onto Jolly Lane
121 m · 16 sec · Jolly Lane
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Turn left onto Jubilee Lane
1293 ft · 37 sec · Jubilee Lane
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Turn right onto Elk Vale Road
2 mi · 3 min · Elk Vale Road
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Take the exit slight right
2710 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
338.1 mi · 5 hr 19 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 Rapid Valley and Sioux Falls.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Elk Vale Road
Merge slight left
338 mi · 05h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Rapid Valley and Widespread Frost then 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 Rapid Valley to Sioux Falls?
The road trip is about 346 miles (556.9 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Kennebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.8 miles from Rapid Valley and 173.2 miles from Sioux Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 323.3 miles (520.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.04 one way or $92.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rapid Valley and Sioux Falls, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rapid Valley and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Sioux Falls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rapid Valley and Sioux Falls. Straight-line distance: 323.28 mi (520.27 km).
#1 Rapid Valley
Census-designated place in Pennington County, South Dakota
| Population | 8,260 |
| Coordinates | 44.0624900, -103.1462900 |
| Altitude | 962 |
| 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: 557 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
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 | $46.04 | $92.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.93 | $103.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.83 | $113.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.76 | $129.52 |
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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