Fresno, California to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1301.9 miles 2095.2 km · straight line
1703.6 miles actual route 2741.7 km · driving distance
30h 31min estimated drive time
$164 - $202 estimated fuel cost
~3h 7min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fresno, California from Sioux City?

The distance from Fresno, California to Sioux City is 1301.9 miles (2095.2 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located ENE of Fresno, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1703.6 miles, taking about 30h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 7min. Both are located in United States — Fresno, California in California 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 Fresno, California 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 Fresno, California to Sioux City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 31min $164 - $202 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 37min $136–$256* Budget
Train ~39h 40min $204–$596* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fresno, California & Sioux City

Quick Facts

Fresno, California
36.74°N, 119.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
94m 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 434 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 108 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM