Gallup to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

817.8 miles 1316.1 km · straight line
981.3 miles estimated 1579.3 km · driving distance
19h 44min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is Gallup from Sioux City?

The distance from Gallup to Sioux City is 817.8 miles (1316.1 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located NE of Gallup. By car, the driving distance is approximately 981.3 miles, taking about 19h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Gallup 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 Gallup 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 Gallup to Sioux City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 44min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 41min $79–$147* Budget
Train ~25h 39min $118–$343* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gallup & Sioux City

Quick Facts

Gallup
35.53°N, 108.74°W
America/Denver
1985m 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 273 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients