Distance between Albert Lea MN and Sioux Falls SD
The distance from Albert Lea to Sioux Falls is 176 miles by road including 171 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 2 hours and 37 minutes and goes through Brandon, Blue Earth, Fairmont, Jackson, Worthington and Luverne.
| Shortest distance by air | 167 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 175.8 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 2 h 37 min |
| Fuel amount | 6 gal |
| Fuel cost | 23.5 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Albert Lea | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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MN 13 I 90 17 mi, 16 min
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| Alden | 17 mi | 16 min | 0.3 gal | |
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I 90 16 mi, 13 min
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| Blue Earth | 32 mi | 29 min | 0.8 gal | |
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I 90 20 mi, 17 min
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| Fairmont | 52 mi | 47 min | 1.6 gal | |
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I 90 16 mi, 13 min
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| Fox Lake | 68 mi | 1 h 01 min | 2.2 gal | |
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I 90 11 mi, 09 min
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| Jackson | 79 mi | 1 h 11 min | 2.4 gal | |
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I 90 40 mi, 35 min
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| Worthington | 119 mi | 1 h 46 min | 3.8 gal | |
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I 90 29 mi, 25 min
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| Luverne | 147 mi | 2 h 11 min | 5.0 gal | |
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I 90 19 mi, 16 min
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| Brandon | 167 mi | 2 h 28 min | 5.6 gal | |
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I 90 9 mi, 09 min
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| Sioux Falls | 176 mi | 2 h 37 min | 5.8 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Albert Lea to Sioux Falls?
Fuel cost: 23.5 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 175.8 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Albert Lea to Sioux Falls?
Driving time: 2 h 37 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 165 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 2 h 25 min
- 4 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 3 min
- 5 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 5 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Albert Lea to Sioux Falls by land?
The distance between Albert Lea and Sioux Falls is 175.8 mi by road including 170.9 mi on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Albert Lea and Sioux Falls respectively.
How far is Albert Lea to Sioux Falls by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Albert Lea and Sioux Falls is 167.1 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 Albert Lea and Sioux Falls respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Albert Lea from Sioux Falls by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 20 min to cover the distance of 167 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 13 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 Albert Lea to Sioux Falls?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 7 min to cover the distance of 167 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h 16 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 Albert Lea and Sioux Falls?
The halfway point between Albert Lea and Sioux Falls is Jackson. It is located about 9 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Jackson to Albert Lea is 79 mi and driving will take about 1 h 11 min. The road between Jackson and Sioux Falls has length 97 mi and will take approximately 1 h 26 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Albert Lea in relation to Sioux Falls?
Albert Lea is located 167 mi east of Sioux Falls.
Albert Lea has geographic coordinates: latitude 43.64801, longitude -93.36827.
Sioux Falls has geographic coordinates: latitude 43.54997, longitude -96.70033.
Which highway goes from Albert Lea to Sioux Falls?
The route from Albert Lea to Sioux Falls follows I 90.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- MN 13: 4 mi
- I 229: 4 mi