Phoenix to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1055.4 miles 1698.5 km · straight line
1352.8 miles actual route 2177.1 km · driving distance
25h 27min estimated drive time
$130 - $160 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Phoenix from Sioux City?

The distance from Phoenix to Sioux City is 1055.4 miles (1698.5 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located NE of Phoenix. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1352.8 miles, taking about 25h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Sioux City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 27min $130 - $160 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 32min $108–$203* Budget
Train ~33h 5min $162–$473* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Phoenix & Sioux City

Quick Facts

Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m 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 352 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM