Galesburg to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

328.8 miles 529.1 km · straight line
394.5 miles estimated 634.9 km · driving distance
7h 56min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Galesburg from Sioux City?

The distance from Galesburg to Sioux City is 328.8 miles (529.1 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located WNW of Galesburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 394.5 miles, taking about 7h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Galesburg in Illinois 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 Galesburg 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 Galesburg to Sioux City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 56min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 31min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 32min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Galesburg & Sioux City

Quick Facts

Galesburg
40.95°N, 90.37°W
America/Chicago
235m 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 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients