How far is Wagner, SD from Sioux Falls, SD?
The driving distance from Wagner, SD to Sioux Falls, SD is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Clay, Turner, and Yankton counties in South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wagner and Sioux Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wagner and Sioux Falls.
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Start on 2nd Street Southeast
31 m · 6 sec · 2nd Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Main Avenue South
653 ft · 20 sec · Main Avenue South
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Turn right onto East SD Highway 46
57.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · East SD Highway 46
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Continue on West Main Street
3227 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on SD Highway 46
17.5 mi · 26 min · SD Highway 46
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Continue on West Cedar Street
2886 ft · 55 sec · West Cedar Street
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Take the ramp left
1868 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 26 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 Wagner and Sioux Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East SD Highway 46
Turn right onto East SD Highway 46
57.3 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wagner and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sioux Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wagner to Sioux Falls?
The road trip is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Irene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Wagner and 55.9 miles from Sioux Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 2:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wagner and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sioux Falls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wagner and Sioux Falls. Straight-line distance: 86.41 mi (139.07 km).
#1 Wagner
City in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,537 |
| Coordinates | 43.0797200, -98.2931300 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| 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: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.76 | $33.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.34 | $36.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.90 | $41.80 |
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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