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

The driving distance from Sioux Falls, SD to Webster, SD is about 156 miles (251 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.99 mi
02h 36m
Flight
129.61 mi
208.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.61 mi
Kilometers
208.58 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.99 mi
Kilometers
251.04 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Webster
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux Falls
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Webster
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sioux Falls
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Toronto
SD

Town in South Dakota, United States of America

From Sioux Falls
78 mi
01h 18m
To Webster
78 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 23 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 29: Fargo

    2203 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    122.6 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Aberdeen, Milbank

    1264 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US Highway 12

    22.9 mi · 26 min · US Highway 12

  12. 12

    Continue on East Highway 12

    2636 ft · 40 sec · East Highway 12

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3202 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 7th Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · East 7th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29
123 mi · 79%
US Highway 12
22.9 mi · 15%
East 10th Street
4.33 mi · 3%
I 90
4.04 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.61 mi
East Highway 12
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 29

Merge slight left

123 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
129.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Toronto
01h 18m from Sioux Falls
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sioux Falls and Mostly Sunny near Webster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156 miles (251 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Toronto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Sioux Falls and 78 miles from Webster.

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

The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.78 one way or $41.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux Falls and Webster. Straight-line distance: 129.61 mi (208.58 km).

Sioux Falls

#1 Sioux Falls

The largest city in South Dakota.

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

#2 Webster

City in and county seat of Day County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,694
Coordinates45.3321800, -97.5200900
Altitude566
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux Falls (-96.70033, 43.54997)
End: Webster (-97.52009, 45.33218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.84 L · about $20.78
Round trip
$41.56
11.02 gal · 41.68 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.78 $41.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.43 $46.87
Premium $4.65 $25.64 $51.29
Diesel $5.30 $29.23 $58.45

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 Webster. The current time is 23:04:52.

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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.