Omaha to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

89.2 miles 143.5 km · straight line
96.6 miles actual route 155.4 km · driving distance
1h 50min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
345° NNW bearing direction

How far is Omaha from Sioux City?

The distance from Omaha to Sioux City is 89.2 miles (143.5 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located NNW of Omaha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 96.6 miles, taking about 1h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Omaha in Nebraska and Sioux City in Iowa.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 50min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 12min $8–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 45min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Omaha & Sioux City

Quick Facts

Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m 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 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 279.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM