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

The driving distance from Sioux Falls, SD to Britton, SD is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.74 mi
03h 32m
Flight
163.25 mi
262.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.25 mi
Kilometers
262.73 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.74 mi
Kilometers
318.23 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Britton
Sat, Apr 18, 4:48 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 8:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux Falls
2026-04-18T01:15
Arrive Britton
Sat, Apr 18, 4:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sioux Falls
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Kranzburg
SD

Township in Codington County, South Dakota

From Sioux Falls
98.9 mi
01h 46m
To Britton
98.9 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
40°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 22 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Chicago Avenue

    540 ft · 29 sec · North Chicago Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street

    992 ft · 29 sec · East 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Lowell Avenue

    633 ft · 19 sec · North Lowell Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    549 ft · 25 sec · East 10th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 90

    1343 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 29: Fargo

    2203 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    147.3 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SD 10: Sisseton, Browns Valley

    1767 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto SD Highway 10

    2.8 mi · 4 min · SD Highway 10

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Hickory Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Hickory Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Hickory Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · East Hickory Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward SD Highway 10

    34 m · 2 sec · SD Highway 10

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto SD Highway 10

    36.6 mi · 54 min · SD Highway 10

  16. 16

    Continue on Vander Horck Street

    2643 ft · 47 sec · Vander Horck Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    37 m · 3 sec · Main Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29
148 mi · 75%
SD Highway 10
39.4 mi · 20%
East 10th Street
4.33 mi · 2%
I 90
4.04 mi · 2%
East Hickory Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Vander Horck Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 29

Merge slight left

147 mi · 02h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
163.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kranzburg
01h 46m from Sioux Falls
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Sioux Falls and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Britton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Kranzburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Sioux Falls and 98.9 miles from Britton.

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

The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.32 one way or $52.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Sioux Falls and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Britton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux Falls and Britton. Straight-line distance: 163.25 mi (262.73 km).

Sioux Falls

#1 Sioux Falls

The largest city in South Dakota.

Population157,584
Coordinates43.5499700, -96.7003300
Altitude448
CountryUnited States
Britton

#2 Britton

City in and county seat of Marshall County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,256
Coordinates45.7916200, -97.7509400
Altitude414
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux Falls (-96.70033, 43.54997)
End: Britton (-97.75094, 45.79162)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.41 L · about $26.32
Round trip
$52.64
13.96 gal · 52.82 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.32 $52.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.69 $59.37
Premium $4.65 $32.48 $64.97
Diesel $5.30 $37.02 $74.04

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux Falls and Britton. The current time is 01:15:57.

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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.