Portland, Oregon to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1316.3 miles 2118.4 km · straight line
1635.7 miles actual route 2632.4 km · driving distance
28h 20min estimated drive time
$157 - $194 estimated fuel cost
~3h 9min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Portland, Oregon from Sioux City?

The distance from Portland, Oregon to Sioux City is 1316.3 miles (2118.4 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located E of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1635.7 miles, taking about 28h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 9min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon 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 Portland, Oregon 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 Portland, Oregon to Sioux City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 20min $157 - $194 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 0min $131–$245* Budget
Train ~36h 50min $196–$572* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portland, Oregon & Sioux City

Quick Facts

Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m 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 439 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 110 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM