Distance between Rock Valley IA and Sioux Falls SD
The distance from Rock Valley to Sioux Falls is 42 miles by road. Road takes approximately 49 minutes and goes through Inwood, Larchwood, Rowena and East Sioux Falls.
| Shortest distance by air | 31 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 41.6 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 49 min |
| Fuel amount | 1.4 gal |
| Fuel cost | 5.5 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Rock Valley | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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US 18 17 mi, 19 min
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| Inwood | 17 mi | 19 min | 0.4 gal | |
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IA 182 9 mi, 10 min
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| Larchwood | 26 mi | 30 min | 0.8 gal | |
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IA 9 7 mi, 07 min
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| Rowena | 33 mi | 38 min | 1.0 gal | |
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SD 42 SD 11 4 mi, 04 min
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| East Sioux Falls | 37 mi | 42 min | 1.2 gal | |
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SD 11 5 mi, 06 min
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| Sioux Falls | 42 mi | 49 min | 1.3 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Rock Valley to Sioux Falls?
Fuel cost: 5.5 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 41.6 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 Rock Valley to Sioux Falls?
Driving time: 49 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 12 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 12 min
- 28 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 33 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 35 mph = 1 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Rock Valley to Sioux Falls by land?
The distance between Rock Valley and Sioux Falls is 41.6 mi by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Rock Valley and Sioux Falls respectively.
How far is Rock Valley to Sioux Falls by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Rock Valley and Sioux Falls is 31.1 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 Rock Valley and Sioux Falls respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Rock Valley from Sioux Falls by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 3 min to cover the distance of 31 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 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 Rock Valley to Sioux Falls?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 12 min to cover the distance of 31 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 14 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 Rock Valley and Sioux Falls?
The halfway point between Rock Valley and Sioux Falls is Inwood. It is located about 3 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Inwood to Rock Valley is 17 mi and driving will take about 19 min. The road between Inwood and Sioux Falls has length 24 mi and will take approximately 29 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Rock Valley in relation to Sioux Falls?
Rock Valley is located 31 mi south-east of Sioux Falls.
Rock Valley has geographic coordinates: latitude 43.20524, longitude -96.29484.
Sioux Falls has geographic coordinates: latitude 43.54997, longitude -96.70033.
Which highway goes from Rock Valley to Sioux Falls?
The route from Rock Valley to Sioux Falls follows US 18.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- IA 182: 9 mi
- IA 9: 7 mi
- SD 42: 7 mi
- SD 11: 4 mi