Hays to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

293.3 miles 472.1 km · straight line
366.7 miles estimated 590.1 km · driving distance
7h 23min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
31° NNE bearing direction

How far is Hays from Sioux City?

The distance from Hays to Sioux City is 293.3 miles (472.1 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located NNE of Hays. By car, the driving distance is approximately 366.7 miles, taking about 7h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Hays in Kansas 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hays 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 Hays to Sioux City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 23min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 52min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 1min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hays & Sioux City

Quick Facts

Hays
38.88°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
616m 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 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients