Oklahoma City to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

489.6 miles 787.9 km · straight line
553.5 miles actual route 890.8 km · driving distance
9h 56min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
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How far is Oklahoma City from Sioux City?

The distance from Oklahoma City to Sioux City is 489.6 miles (787.9 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located N of Oklahoma City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 553.5 miles, taking about 9h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Oklahoma City in Oklahoma 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 56min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 55min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~9h 26min $66–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oklahoma City & Sioux City

Quick Facts

Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m 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 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM