How far is Wellman, IA from Sioux Falls, SD?
The driving distance from Wellman, IA to Sioux Falls, SD is about 399.2 miles (642.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286.5 miles (461 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 35m 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 17m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellman and Sioux Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellman and Sioux Falls.
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Start on the route
41 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
50 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto 9th Avenue
1338 ft · 32 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1328 ft · 23 sec · 6th Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Main Street
2029 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 149
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 149
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Continue on M Avenue
11.9 mi · 17 min · M Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
92.7 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North: Sioux City
2271 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
154.8 mi · 2 hr 38 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 Wellman and Sioux Falls.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 29 North
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 Wellman 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 Wellman to Sioux Falls?
The road trip is about 399.2 miles (642.4 km) and usually takes 07h 17m 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 199.3 miles from Wellman and 199.8 miles from Sioux Falls.
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 112.7 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 $53.13 one way or $106.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wellman and Sunny near Sioux Falls.
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 Wellman and Sioux Falls. Straight-line distance: 286.46 mi (461.01 km).
#1 Wellman
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,401 |
| Coordinates | 41.4641800, -91.8382300 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: Sioux Falls (-96.70033, 43.54997)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 642 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 58m |
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 | $53.13 | $106.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $59.92 | $119.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $65.57 | $131.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $74.73 | $149.47 |
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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