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

The driving distance from Sioux Falls, SD to Winner, SD is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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
198.68 mi
03h 45m
Flight
158.85 mi
255.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.85 mi
Kilometers
255.64 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.68 mi
Kilometers
319.74 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winner
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 11:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux Falls
2026-04-23T03:51
Arrive Winner
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:30 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
Plankinton
SD

Township in Aurora County, South Dakota

From Sioux Falls
99.2 mi
01h 52m
To Winner
99.5 mi
01h 52m

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
71°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 31 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SD 47 South: Gregory, Winner

    1844 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto SD Highway 47

    9.9 mi · 17 min · SD Highway 47

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 49

    11.5 mi · 20 min · State Highway 49

  11. 11

    Continue on 324th Avenue

    6.1 mi · 11 min · 324th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 49

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 49

  13. 13

    Continue on South Dakota Highway 49

    7.2 mi · 13 min · South Dakota Highway 49

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Dakota Highway 44

    7.1 mi · 11 min · South Dakota Highway 44

  15. 15

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3107 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90
149 mi · 75%
State Highway 49
12.4 mi · 6%
SD Highway 47
9.94 mi · 5%
South Dakota Highway 49
7.23 mi · 4%
South Dakota Highway 44
7.09 mi · 4%
324th Avenue
6.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 90

Merge slight left

149 mi · 02h 21m

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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
158.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plankinton
01h 52m from Sioux Falls
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Plankinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Sioux Falls and 99.5 miles from Winner.

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

The direct path is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.43 one way or $52.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux Falls and Winner. Straight-line distance: 158.85 mi (255.64 km).

Sioux Falls

#1 Sioux Falls

The largest city in South Dakota.

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

#2 Winner

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

Population2,787
Coordinates43.3766700, -99.8590100
Altitude600
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux Falls (-96.70033, 43.54997)
End: Winner (-99.85901, 43.37667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.54 L · about $26.43
Round trip
$52.87
14.02 gal · 53.08 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.43 $52.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.81 $59.63
Premium $4.65 $32.62 $65.25
Diesel $5.30 $37.18 $74.36

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 Winner. The current time is 03:51:15.

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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.