Distance between Dakota MN and Sioux Falls SD
The distance from Dakota to Sioux Falls is 287 miles by road including 286 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes and goes through Brandon, Austin, Albert Lea, Blue Earth, Fairmont, Jackson and Worthington.
| Shortest distance by air | 268 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 287.1 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 4 h 15 min |
| Fuel amount | 9.8 gal |
| Fuel cost | 38.1 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Dakota | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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I 90 93 mi, 1 h 22 min
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| Austin | 93 mi | 1 h 22 min | 3.0 gal | |
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I 90 21 mi, 18 min
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| Albert Lea | 114 mi | 1 h 41 min | 3.8 gal | |
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I 90 29 mi, 25 min
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| Blue Earth | 144 mi | 2 h 07 min | 4.6 gal | |
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I 90 20 mi, 17 min
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| Fairmont | 163 mi | 2 h 24 min | 5.4 gal | |
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I 90 27 mi, 23 min
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| Jackson | 190 mi | 2 h 48 min | 6.2 gal | |
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I 90 40 mi, 35 min
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| Worthington | 231 mi | 3 h 23 min | 7.6 gal | |
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I 90 29 mi, 25 min
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| Luverne | 258 mi | 3 h 49 min | 8.7 gal | |
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I 90 19 mi, 16 min
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| Brandon | 278 mi | 4 h 05 min | 9.4 gal | |
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I 90 9 mi, 09 min
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| Sioux Falls | 287 mi | 4 h 15 min | 9.6 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Dakota to Sioux Falls?
Fuel cost: 38.1 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 287.1 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.9 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Dakota to Sioux Falls?
Driving time: 4 h 15 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 274 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 4 h 1 min
- 11 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 9 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Dakota to Sioux Falls by land?
The distance between Dakota and Sioux Falls is 287.1 mi by road including 285.8 mi on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Dakota and Sioux Falls respectively.
How far is Dakota to Sioux Falls by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Dakota and Sioux Falls is 267.8 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Dakota and Sioux Falls respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Dakota from Sioux Falls by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 32 min to cover the distance of 268 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 57 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Dakota to Sioux Falls?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 47 min to cover the distance of 268 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 2 h 3 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Dakota and Sioux Falls?
The halfway point between Dakota and Sioux Falls is Blue Earth.
The distance from Blue Earth to Dakota is 144 mi and driving will take about 2 h 7 min. The road between Blue Earth and Sioux Falls has length 144 mi and will take approximately 2 h 8 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Dakota in relation to Sioux Falls?
Dakota is located 268 mi east of Sioux Falls.
Dakota has geographic coordinates: latitude 43.91389, longitude -91.35985.
Sioux Falls has geographic coordinates: latitude 43.54997, longitude -96.70033.
Which highway goes from Dakota to Sioux Falls?
The route from Dakota to Sioux Falls follows I 90.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- I 229: 4 mi
- MN 43: 2 mi
- US 218: 2 mi