Milwaukee to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

432.2 miles 695.6 km · straight line
473.1 miles actual route 761.4 km · driving distance
9h 20min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Milwaukee from Sioux City?

The distance from Milwaukee to Sioux City is 432.2 miles (695.6 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located W of Milwaukee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 473.1 miles, taking about 9h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Milwaukee in Wisconsin 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. 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Sioux City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 20min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 12min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~8h 52min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Milwaukee & Sioux City

Quick Facts

Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m 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 144 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM