Long Beach, California to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1323.8 miles 2130.4 km · straight line
1593.9 miles actual route 2565.1 km · driving distance
28h 32min estimated drive time
$153 - $189 estimated fuel cost
~3h 10min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Sioux City?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Sioux City is 1323.8 miles (2130.4 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located ENE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1593.9 miles, taking about 28h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 10min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, California to Sioux City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 32min $153 - $189 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 14min $128–$239* Budget
Train ~37h 6min $191–$558* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Sioux City

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 441 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 110 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM