Fort Leonard Wood to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

399.9 miles 643.6 km · straight line
479.9 miles estimated 772.3 km · driving distance
9h 39min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
327° NNW bearing direction

How far is Fort Leonard Wood from Sioux City?

The distance from Fort Leonard Wood to Sioux City is 399.9 miles (643.6 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located NNW of Fort Leonard Wood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 479.9 miles, taking about 9h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri 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. 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 Fort Leonard Wood 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 Fort Leonard Wood to Sioux City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 39min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 35min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 10min $58–$168* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Leonard Wood & Sioux City

Quick Facts

Fort Leonard Wood
37.71°N, 92.16°W
America/Chicago
333m 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 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients