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

The driving distance from Sioux Falls, SD to Freeman, SD is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.6 mi
01h 12m
Flight
39.4 mi
63.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.4 mi
Kilometers
63.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.6 mi
Kilometers
105.58 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freeman
Wed, Apr 22, 7:24 PM CDT
Return by in Sioux Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 8:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux Falls
2026-04-22T18:11
Arrive Freeman
Wed, Apr 22, 7:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sioux Falls
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Montrose
SD

City in South Dakota, United States of America

From Sioux Falls
32.7 mi
00h 36m
To Freeman
32.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36.2 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81: Salem, Yankton

    1944 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US Highway 81

    22.8 mi · 26 min · US Highway 81

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East North County Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East North County Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1758 ft · 54 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90
36.5 mi · 56%
US Highway 81
22.8 mi · 35%
East 10th Street
4.33 mi · 7%
East North County Road
0.86 mi · 1%
US 81
0.37 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90

Merge slight left

36.2 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
39.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montrose
00h 36m from Sioux Falls
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sioux Falls and Mostly Sunny near Freeman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Sioux Falls and 32.8 miles from Freeman.

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

The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sioux Falls and Mostly Sunny near Freeman.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux Falls and Freeman. Straight-line distance: 39.4 mi (63.41 km).

Sioux Falls

#1 Sioux Falls

The largest city in South Dakota.

Population157,584
Coordinates43.5499700, -96.7003300
Altitude448
CountryUnited States
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#2 Freeman

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population1,255
Coordinates43.3524900, -97.4372900
Altitude461
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux Falls (-96.70033, 43.54997)
End: Freeman (-97.43729, 43.35249)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.76 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.42
4.62 gal · 17.52 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.71 $17.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.82 $19.65
Premium $4.65 $10.75 $21.50
Diesel $5.30 $12.25 $24.50

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux Falls and Freeman. The current time is 18:11:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.