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

The driving distance from Sioux Falls, SD to Lennox, SD is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.77 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.6 mi
26.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.6 mi
Kilometers
26.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.77 mi
Kilometers
35.04 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lennox
Thu, Apr 16, 12:51 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 1:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux Falls
2026-04-16T00:19
Arrive Lennox
Thu, Apr 16, 12:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sioux Falls
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Tea
SD

City in South Dakota, United States of America

From Sioux Falls
10.9 mi
00h 16m
To Lennox
10.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    132 m · 20 sec · East 10th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 229 South

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    777 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1960 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto 276th Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · 276th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto SD Highway 17

    1.8 mi · 3 min · SD Highway 17

  14. 14

    Continue on North Pine Street

    855 ft · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Boynton Avenue

    1576 ft · 48 sec · East Boynton Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1925 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · West 2nd Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 South
7.66 mi · 35%
I 229 South
6.56 mi · 30%
276th Street
4.38 mi · 20%
SD Highway 17
1.84 mi · 8%
North Main Street
0.36 mi · 2%
East Boynton Avenue
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 229 South

Merge slight left

6.35 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tea
00h 16m from Sioux Falls
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sioux Falls and Sunny near Lennox.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Sioux Falls and 10.9 miles from Lennox.

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

The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux Falls and Lennox. Straight-line distance: 16.6 mi (26.71 km).

Sioux Falls

#1 Sioux Falls

The largest city in South Dakota.

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

#2 Lennox

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population2,500
Coordinates43.3541500, -96.8920000
Altitude410
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux Falls (-96.70033, 43.54997)
End: Lennox (-96.892, 43.35415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.91 L · about $2.90
Round trip
$5.81
1.54 gal · 5.82 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.90 $5.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.27 $6.55
Premium $4.65 $3.58 $7.17
Diesel $5.30 $4.08 $8.17

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux Falls and Lennox. The current time is 00:19:39.

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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.