Richmond, Kentucky to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Richmond, Kentucky from Sioux City?

The distance from Richmond, Kentucky to Sioux City is 718 miles (1155.5 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located WNW of Richmond, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 861.6 miles, taking about 17h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Richmond, Kentucky in Kentucky 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 Richmond, Kentucky and Sioux City. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.