Denver to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

485.8 miles 781.8 km · straight line
567.2 miles actual route 912.8 km · driving distance
10h 41min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Denver from Sioux City?

The distance from Denver to Sioux City is 485.8 miles (781.8 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located ENE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 567.2 miles, taking about 10h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado and Sioux City in Iowa.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Denver 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 Denver to Sioux City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 41min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 49min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 9min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Sioux City

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 162 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM