How far is Sioux Falls, SD from Oglala, SD?
The driving distance from Sioux Falls, SD to Oglala, SD is about 373.9 miles (601.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 304.3 miles (489.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 01m 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 06h 30m.
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.
Census-designated place in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux Falls and Oglala.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux Falls and Oglala.
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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
549 ft · 25 sec · East 10th Street
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Take the ramp slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 90
1343 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
250 mi · 3 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 73 North: Kadoka
1657 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto SD Highway 73
1.2 mi · 2 min · SD Highway 73
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Continue on State Highway 73
44.6 mi · 52 min · State Highway 73
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Turn right
57.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Continue straight
15.3 mi · 23 min
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Turn right
57 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Oglada 3
44 m · 11 sec · Oglada 3
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oglada 3
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux Falls and Oglala.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90
Merge slight left
250 mi · 03h 56m
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 Oglala.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux Falls to Oglala?
The road trip is about 373.9 miles (601.8 km) and usually takes 06h 30m 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?
Vivian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.6 miles from Sioux Falls and 187.3 miles from Oglala.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 304.3 miles (489.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.6 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 $49.78 one way or $99.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sioux Falls and Oglala, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sioux Falls and Sunny near Oglala.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux Falls and Oglala. Straight-line distance: 304.29 mi (489.71 km).
#1 Sioux Falls
The largest city in South Dakota.
| Population | 157,584 |
| Coordinates | 43.5499700, -96.7003300 |
| Altitude | 448 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oglala
Census-designated place in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,290 |
| Coordinates | 43.1885900, -102.7396200 |
| Altitude | 915 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oglala (-102.73962, 43.18859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 602 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 39m |
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 | $49.78 | $99.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.14 | $112.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $61.43 | $122.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $70.01 | $140.03 |
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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