Mesa to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1046.4 miles 1684 km · straight line
1340 miles actual route 2156.6 km · driving distance
25h 13min estimated drive time
$129 - $159 estimated fuel cost
~2h 36min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Sioux City?

The distance from Mesa to Sioux City is 1046.4 miles (1684 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located NE of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1340 miles, taking about 25h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 36min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona 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 Mesa 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 Mesa to Sioux City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 13min $129 - $159 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 16min $107–$201* Budget
Train ~32h 47min $161–$469* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Sioux City

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m 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 349 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM