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

The driving distance from Winner, SD to Sioux Falls, SD is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.92 mi
02h 59m
Flight
158.85 mi
255.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
192.92 mi
Kilometers
310.47 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM CDT
Return by in Winner
Thu, Apr 23, 8:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winner
2026-04-23T02:18
Arrive Sioux Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winner
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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 Winner
98.8 mi
01h 29m
To Sioux Falls
94.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 31 mph W
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    3107 ft · 57 sec · West 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Dakota Highway 44

    7.1 mi · 11 min · South Dakota Highway 44

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Dakota Highway 49

    7.2 mi · 13 min · South Dakota Highway 49

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 49

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 49

  7. 7

    Continue on 324th Avenue

    6.1 mi · 11 min · 324th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 49

    11.5 mi · 20 min · State Highway 49

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.8 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    148.8 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 229 South

    2551 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Downtown

    1309 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on SD 42: Downtown, Washington Pavilion

    610 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Lowell Avenue

    633 ft · 23 sec · South Lowell Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    992 ft · 29 sec · East 8th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Chicago Avenue

    540 ft · 24 sec · North Chicago Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chicago Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 49
161 mi · 84%
South Dakota Highway 49
7.23 mi · 4%
South Dakota Highway 44
7.09 mi · 4%
324th Avenue
6.14 mi · 3%
I 229 South
4.05 mi · 2%
East 2nd Street
0.87 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 49

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 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.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
158.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plankinton
01h 29m from Winner
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Plankinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.8 miles from Winner and 94.1 miles from Sioux Falls.

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 34.1 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Winner

#1 Winner

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

Population2,787
Coordinates43.3766700, -99.8590100
Altitude600
CountryUnited States
Sioux Falls

#2 Sioux Falls

The largest city in South Dakota.

Population157,584
Coordinates43.5499700, -96.7003300
Altitude448
CountryUnited States
Start: (-99.85912, 43.37667)
End: North Chicago Avenue (-96.700171, 43.549971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.77 L · about $25.68
Round trip
$51.36
13.62 gal · 51.54 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.68 $51.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.96 $57.93
Premium $4.65 $31.69 $63.39
Diesel $5.30 $36.12 $72.24

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 Winner and Sioux Falls. The current time is 02:18:21.

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.