Farmington, New Mexico to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

743.7 miles 1196.9 km · straight line
892.5 miles estimated 1436.3 km · driving distance
17h 57min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Farmington, New Mexico from Sioux City?

The distance from Farmington, New Mexico to Sioux City is 743.7 miles (1196.9 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located NE of Farmington, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 892.5 miles, taking about 17h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Farmington, New Mexico 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 Farmington, New Mexico and Sioux City. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Farmington, New Mexico to Sioux City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 57min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 32min $71–$134* Budget
Train ~23h 20min $107–$312* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Farmington, New Mexico & Sioux City

Quick Facts

Farmington, New Mexico
36.73°N, 108.22°W
America/Denver
1615m 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 248 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients