How far is Tea, SD from Sioux Falls, SD?
The driving distance from Tea, SD to Sioux Falls, SD is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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City in South Dakota, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tea and Sioux Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tea and Sioux Falls.
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Start on East 1st Street
2552 ft · 57 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Heritage Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · North Heritage Parkway
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Turn right onto East Gateway Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Gateway Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
2833 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Downtown
894 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SD 42: Downtown, Washington Pavilion
91 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto East 10th Street
527 ft · 19 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto South Lowell Avenue
633 ft · 23 sec · South Lowell Avenue
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
992 ft · 29 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Chicago Avenue
540 ft · 24 sec · North Chicago Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Chicago Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tea and Sioux Falls.
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.
East Gateway Boulevard
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6.41 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tea and Sunny near Sioux Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tea to Sioux Falls?
The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Harrisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Tea and 6.3 miles from Sioux Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tea and Sunny near Sioux Falls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tea and Sioux Falls. Straight-line distance: 9.87 mi (15.88 km).
#1 Tea
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 6,405 |
| Coordinates | 43.4463700, -96.8358800 |
| Altitude | 454 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sioux Falls
The largest city in South Dakota.
| Population | 157,584 |
| Coordinates | 43.5499700, -96.7003300 |
| Altitude | 448 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Chicago Avenue (-96.700171, 43.549971)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
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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