How far is Sioux Falls, SD from Rapid City, SD?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sioux Falls and Rapid City is 327.56 miles (527.16 km).

Flight distance from Sioux Falls, SD to Rapid City, SD is 327.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 42 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 38 minutes to travel from Sioux Falls to Rapid City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Rapid City, South Dakota is: 349.93 miles (563.16 km) by car.

Driving from Sioux Falls to Rapid City will take approximately 04 hours 48 minutes.

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#1 Sioux Falls

The largest city in South Dakota. It is located on the Big Sioux River in southeastern South Dakota. Sioux Falls is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Washington Pavilion and the Sioux Empire Zoo.

Population 157584
GPS Coordinates 43°32'60"N 96°42'1"W
Latitude 43.5499700
Longitude -96.7003300
Altitude 448
Country United States
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#2 Rapid City

The second most populous city in South Dakota. It is located in the Black Hills in western South Dakota. Rapid City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Rushmore National Memorial and the Mount Rushmore Visitor Center.

Population 77503
GPS Coordinates 44°4'50"N 103°13'52"W
Latitude 44.0805400
Longitude -103.2310100
Altitude 988
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Sioux Falls and Rapid City

The distance between Sioux Falls and Rapid City is 563 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 15 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Sioux Falls, SD and Rapid City, SD. The current time in Sioux Falls is 10:51:06, although it is 09:51:06 in Rapid City.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 11 hours 39 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 08 hours 44 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 59 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 49 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 59 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 21 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 46.74 liters (12.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sioux Falls and Rapid City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sioux Falls to Rapid City is $43.56 (diesel $58.26).

South Dakota gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.53 $3.72 $4.2 $4.72
Total $43.56 $45.9 $51.86 $58.26

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in South Dakota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.528 (Diesel $4.718) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sioux Falls and Rapid City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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