How far is Sioux Falls, SD from Wellman, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux Falls, SD to Wellman, IA is about 400.4 miles (644.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286.5 miles (461 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 20m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux Falls and Wellman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux Falls and Wellman.
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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
132 m · 20 sec · East 10th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 229 South
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
777 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
154.8 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880 East: Des Moines
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
16 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Des Moines
1.1 km · 44 sec
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Merge slight right
94.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
79.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Merango, North English
2246 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto M Avenue
11.7 mi · 16 min · M Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 149
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 149
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Turn left onto Main Street
2029 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on 6th Street
1328 ft · 25 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto 9th Avenue
1098 ft · 27 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn left
53 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
32 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux Falls and Wellman.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 29 South
Merge slight left
155 mi · 02h 38m
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 Wellman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux Falls to Wellman?
The road trip is about 400.4 miles (644.4 km) and usually takes 07h 20m 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?
Walnut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200 miles from Sioux Falls and 200.5 miles from Wellman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 286.5 miles (461 km), while the road route adds roughly 113.9 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 $53.28 one way or $106.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sioux Falls and Sunny near Wellman.
Stop Ideas Near Walnut
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Walnut.
Omaha
Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux Falls and Wellman. Straight-line distance: 286.46 mi (461.01 km).
#1 Sioux Falls
The largest city in South Dakota.
| Population | 157,584 |
| Coordinates | 43.5499700, -96.7003300 |
| Altitude | 448 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wellman
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,401 |
| Coordinates | 41.4641800, -91.8382300 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellman (-91.83823, 41.46418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 644 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 59m |
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 | $53.28 | $106.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $60.09 | $120.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $65.76 | $131.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $74.95 | $149.89 |
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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