Detroit to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Detroit from Sioux City?
The distance from Detroit to Sioux City is 680.6 miles (1095.3 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located W of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 798.3 miles, taking about 14h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.
Coordinates come from public place data for Detroit 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 227 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
- You could travel this distance about 36.6 times to circle the Earth's equator