How far is Sioux Falls, SD from Keota, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux Falls, SD to Keota, IA is about 385 miles (619.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285.1 miles (458.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux Falls and Keota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux Falls and Keota.
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Start on North Chicago Avenue
540 ft · 29 sec · North Chicago Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street
992 ft · 29 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Lowell Avenue
633 ft · 19 sec · North Lowell Avenue
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
132 m · 20 sec · East 10th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 229 South
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
777 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
154.8 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880 East: Des Moines
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
16 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Des Moines
1.1 km · 44 sec
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Merge slight right
94.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
1510 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Kansas City
2130 ft · 52 sec · Ramp 72 H
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 5: Des Moines International Airport, West Des Moines, Norwalk
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
19 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
58.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Continue on State Highway 92
11.7 mi · 17 min · State Highway 92
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Turn left onto W15 / 330th Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · W15 / 330th Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux Falls and Keota.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 29 South
Merge slight left
155 mi · 02h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Sioux Falls and Sunny near Keota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux Falls to Keota?
The road trip is about 385 miles (619.6 km) and usually takes 07h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Avoca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.3 miles from Sioux Falls and 192.7 miles from Keota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285.1 miles (458.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.25 one way or $102.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sioux Falls and Sunny near Keota.
Stop Ideas Near Avoca
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avoca.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux Falls and Keota. Straight-line distance: 285.17 mi (458.93 km).
#1 Sioux Falls
The largest city in South Dakota.
| Population | 157,584 |
| Coordinates | 43.5499700, -96.7003300 |
| Altitude | 448 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Keota
Human settlement in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 958 |
| Coordinates | 41.3639000, -91.9537900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keota (-91.95379, 41.3639)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 620 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $51.25 | $102.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $57.80 | $115.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $63.25 | $126.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $72.08 | $144.16 |
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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