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

The driving distance from Sioux Falls, SD to Mission, SD is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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
257.73 mi
04h 15m
Flight
199.29 mi
320.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.29 mi
Kilometers
320.73 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.73 mi
Kilometers
414.77 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mission
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 PM CDT
Return by in Sioux Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux Falls
2026-04-23T09:23
Arrive Mission
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:28 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
Pukwana
SD

Township in Brule County, South Dakota

From Sioux Falls
128.6 mi
02h 07m
To Mission
129.1 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SSW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 35 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    207.6 mi · 3 hr 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business, US 83 South: Murdo, White River

    1623 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    42.2 mi · 48 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1.2 km · 55 sec · 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90
208 mi · 81%
Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memo
44.1 mi · 17%
East 10th Street
4.33 mi · 2%
2nd Street
0.75 mi
I 90 Business
0.31 mi
East 8th Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90

Merge slight left

208 mi · 03h 16m

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
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.4 mi
199.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pukwana
02h 07m from Sioux Falls
Leave By
8:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sioux Falls and Chance Light Rain near Mission.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Pukwana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.6 miles from Sioux Falls and 129.1 miles from Mission.

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

The direct path is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 8:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.32 one way or $68.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sioux Falls and Chance Light Rain near Mission.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux Falls and Mission. Straight-line distance: 199.29 mi (320.73 km).

Sioux Falls

#1 Sioux Falls

The largest city in South Dakota.

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

#2 Mission

City in Todd County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,269
Coordinates43.3058400, -100.6581900
Altitude787
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux Falls (-96.70033, 43.54997)
End: Mission (-100.65819, 43.30584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.1 gal
34.43 L · about $34.32
Round trip
$68.63
18.2 gal · 68.86 L
Estimated CO2
80.9 kg one way
Round trip: 161.7 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.32 $68.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.70 $77.40
Premium $4.65 $42.35 $84.70
Diesel $5.30 $48.27 $96.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux Falls and Mission. The current time is 09:23:17.

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.