El Paso to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

925.3 miles 1489.2 km · straight line
1085.8 miles actual route 1747.5 km · driving distance
21h 25min estimated drive time
$105 - $129 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
34° NE bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Sioux City?

The distance from El Paso to Sioux City is 925.3 miles (1489.2 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located NE of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1085.8 miles, taking about 21h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas 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 El Paso 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 El Paso to Sioux City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 25min $105 - $129 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 42min $87–$163* Budget
Train ~27h 51min $130–$380* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Sioux City

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 308 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM