How far is Fort Thompson, SD from Sioux Falls, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fort Thompson and Sioux Falls is 141.11 miles (227.1 km).
Flight distance from Fort Thompson, SD to Sioux Falls, SD is 141.11 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Fort Thompson to Sioux Falls with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fort Thompson, South Dakota to Sioux Falls, South Dakota is: 164.06 miles (264.03 km) by car.
Driving from Fort Thompson to Sioux Falls will take approximately 02 hours 29 minutes.
#1 Fort Thompson
Census-designated place in Buffalo County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1282 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°4'7"N 99°26'16"W |
| Latitude | 44.0686000 |
| Longitude | -99.4378800 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sioux Falls
The largest city in South Dakota. It is located on the Big Sioux River in southeastern South Dakota. Sioux Falls is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Washington Pavilion and the Sioux Empire Zoo.
| Population | 157584 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°32'60"N 96°42'1"W |
| Latitude | 43.5499700 |
| Longitude | -96.7003300 |
| Altitude | 448 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Sioux Falls: North Chicago Avenue (-96.700171,43.549971)
Estimated Travel Time Between Fort Thompson and Sioux Falls
The distance between Fort Thompson and Sioux Falls is 264 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 56 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Fort Thompson and Sioux Falls. The current time is 11:58:08.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.91 liters (5.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Thompson and Sioux Falls.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Thompson to Sioux Falls is $20.42 (diesel $27.31).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $20.42 | $21.52 | $24.32 | $27.31 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in South Dakota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.528 (Diesel $4.718) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fort Thompson and Sioux Falls (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
