Is Hurley, South Dakota a Separate Town from Sioux Falls?

No. Hurley is not a distinct municipality adjacent to Sioux Falls. It is a small town in Turner County, roughly 35 miles southwest of Sioux Falls via SD-46 and I-29. The two are separate communities; the original answer incorrectly conflated them.

Quick Facts

• Hurley: Population ~400, founded 1883, named for a railroad official.
• Sioux Falls: State’s largest city (~200,000), Minnehaha County seat.
• Drive time: ~40 minutes.

Why the Confusion?

Some online sources mistakenly list Hurley as a “neighborhood” or “suburb” of Sioux Falls due to loose metropolitan-area definitions. Official census geography treats them as distinct places.