Albuquerque to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

752.1 miles 1210.4 km · straight line
936.8 miles actual route 1507.7 km · driving distance
17h 41min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
44° NE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Sioux City?

The distance from Albuquerque to Sioux City is 752.1 miles (1210.4 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located NE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 936.8 miles, taking about 17h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Sioux City in Iowa.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Sioux City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Sioux City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 41min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 13min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~22h 59min $112–$328* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Sioux City

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Sioux City
42.50°N, 96.40°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 251 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM