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Trip from Worthing, SD to Sioux Falls, SD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

25m

Distance

20.3 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Worthing, SD, SD

Worthing, SD

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city in and seat of Minnehaha County, and largest city in South Dakota, United States

Sioux Falls, SD

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across the Great Plains, the 20.3-mile trip from Worthing to Sioux Falls is an ideal choice. You can easily complete this journey in about 25 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion that requires no overnight planning. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical drive for commuters or casual travelers. Since both locations are situated within the same region, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the trek. This route is purely functional, designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal fuss. It is a practical option if you need to access the amenities of Sioux Falls without the headache of a long-distance commute.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 29 10.3 mi 10m
I 229 6.4 mi 7m
280th Street 0.9 mi 1m
West 1st Street 0.7 mi 1m
East 8th Street 0.2 mi <1m
South Lowell Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
North Chicago Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
East 10th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 29 — 10.3 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worthing, SD and Sioux Falls, SD.

1

Start on South Main Street

419 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn left onto CR 124

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 1st Street
3

Continue on CR 124

0.9 mi · 1 min · 280th Street
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
5

Merge onto I 29

10 mi · 10 min · I 29
6

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
7

Continue on I 229

6.4 mi · 7 min · I 229
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 6 Toward 10th Street, Downtown Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

300 ft · 9 sec
Toward SD 42: Downtown, Washington Pavilion Use the slight left lane.
10

Turn straight onto I 229 Business; SD 42

527 ft · 19 sec · East 10th Street
11

Turn right onto South Lowell Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · South Lowell Avenue
12

Turn left onto East 8th Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · East 8th Street
13

Turn right onto North Chicago Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · North Chicago Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

North Chicago Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 124 / West 1st Street

Turn left onto CR 124 / West 1st Street

Navigation decision point

8
19.5 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward 10th Street, Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6 Toward 10th Street, Downtown
9
19.7 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SD 42: Downtown, Washington Pavilion

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward SD 42: Downtown, Washington Pavilion
5
19.9 mi into trip | ~23m in | South Lowell Avenue

Turn right onto South Lowell Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
20.2 mi into trip | ~24m in | North Chicago Avenue

Turn right onto North Chicago Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.17 one way

$6.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.48 $6.97
premium $4.89 $3.91 $7.81
diesel $5.61 $4.48 $8.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.1 0 $2.13 $0.97
Efficient EV 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.81
EV Truck/SUV 8.1 0 $2.84 $1.30

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Worthing, SD

Night in Worthing on Saturday

Local time

9:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Mostly Clear

SSE 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 6:54PM CDT until April 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 12:12PM MDT until April 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD

Destination

Sioux Falls, SD

Night in Sioux Falls on Saturday

Local time

9:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Partly Cloudy

SSE 0 to 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 6:54PM CDT until April 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 12:12PM MDT until April 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

25m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highly efficient experience on this highway-focused drive, where 83% of your time is spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of I-29, I-229, and 280th Street, providing a smooth transition between the smaller town of Worthing and the larger hub of Sioux Falls. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during your 10.3-mile run on I-29, which allows you to maintain a steady pace. Because the route is dominated by interstates, you will find it to be a consistent, fast-moving experience rather than a winding backroad adventure. There is little technical complexity here, allowing you to focus on the road ahead as you transition from rural plains to the urban environment.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on I 29.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and I 229. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 124 / West 1st Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 124 / West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,405 ft 1,352 ft

Total Climb

53 ft

Total Descent

0 ft

Highest Point

1,405 ft

~5.8 mi in

Elevation Range

53 ft

About the Cities

Arriving in Sioux Falls, SD

Full guide →

Sioux Falls is a city of about 184,000 (2019) in Southeast South Dakota. Founded in 1883 in what was then known as the Dakota Territory, Sioux Falls has grown from a sleepy Midwestern town into a resort for shopping and tourism in the northern Great Plains. It is widely recognized as the largest urban center between Minneapolis and Denver.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on I 29. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sioux Falls, SD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through SD can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 124 / West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sioux Falls, SD before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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