Lexington, Kentucky to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

697.9 miles 1123.2 km · straight line
837.5 miles estimated 1347.8 km · driving distance
16h 51min estimated drive time
$81 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Lexington, Kentucky from Sioux City?

The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Sioux City is 697.9 miles (1123.2 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located WNW of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 837.5 miles, taking about 16h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky 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. 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. 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 Lexington, Kentucky 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 Lexington, Kentucky to Sioux City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 51min $81 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 13min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~21h 54min $101–$293* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lexington, Kentucky & Sioux City

Quick Facts

Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m 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 233 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients