Louisville to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

631.7 miles 1016.6 km · straight line
788.6 miles actual route 1269.2 km · driving distance
14h 21min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Sioux City?

The distance from Louisville to Sioux City is 631.7 miles (1016.6 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located WNW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 788.6 miles, taking about 14h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Louisville 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 21min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 13min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~18h 39min $95–$276* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Sioux City

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 211 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM