Nashville to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

674.5 miles 1085.5 km · straight line
835.1 miles actual route 1344 km · driving distance
15h 27min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
313° NW bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Sioux City?

The distance from Nashville to Sioux City is 674.5 miles (1085.5 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located NW of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 835.1 miles, taking about 15h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to Sioux City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 27min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 32min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~20h 5min $100–$292* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & Sioux City

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 225 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM