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

The driving distance from Sioux Falls, SD to Worthing, SD is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.51 mi
00h 26m
Flight
15.58 mi
25.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.58 mi
Kilometers
25.07 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.51 mi
Kilometers
33.01 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worthing
Sun, May 31, 2:57 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux Falls
Sun, May 31, 3:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux Falls
2026-05-31T02:31
Arrive Worthing
Sun, May 31, 2:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sioux Falls
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Tea
SD

City in South Dakota, United States of America

From Sioux Falls
10.3 mi
00h 13m
To Worthing
10.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    132 m · 20 sec · East 10th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 229 South

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    777 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1120 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto SD Highway 44

    568 ft · 10 sec · SD Highway 44

  12. 12

    Continue on 280th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 280th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West 1st Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 1st Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    128 m · 18 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 South
11.6 mi · 57%
I 229 South
6.56 mi · 32%
280th Street
0.92 mi · 4%
West 1st Street
0.71 mi · 3%
East 8th Street
0.19 mi · 1%
North Lowell Avenue
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 29 South

Merge slight left

10.1 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
15.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tea
00h 13m from Sioux Falls
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sioux Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Worthing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Sioux Falls and 10.3 miles from Worthing.

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

The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sioux Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Worthing.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux Falls and Worthing. Straight-line distance: 15.58 mi (25.07 km).

Sioux Falls

#1 Sioux Falls

The largest city in South Dakota.

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

#2 Worthing

City in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States of America

Population1,024
Coordinates43.3291500, -96.7628300
Altitude415
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux Falls (-96.70033, 43.54997)
End: Worthing (-96.76283, 43.32915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.74 L · about $2.72
Round trip
$5.43
1.44 gal · 5.48 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.72 $5.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.06 $6.12
Premium $4.65 $3.35 $6.70
Diesel $5.30 $3.82 $7.64

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux Falls and Worthing. The current time is 02:31:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.