Driving from Ottawa to Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls lies 1,677 km (1,042 mi) west of Ottawa, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 44 min without stops, over roughly 2,045 km (1,271 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Ottawa | Sioux Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 171,544 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 433 m (1,421 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
Clocks in Sioux Falls are 1 h behind Ottawa right now, so a 22 h 44 min journey lands only 21 h 44 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sioux Falls
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Ottawa to Sioux Falls
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Staying in Sioux Falls
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Common questions
How far is Sioux Falls from Ottawa?
1,677 km (1,042 mi) in a straight line, west of Ottawa; by road roughly 2,045 km (1,271 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Sioux Falls by car?
About 22 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Toronto).
What currency do I need in Sioux Falls?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.