Sacramento to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1339.9 miles 2156.4 km · straight line
1609.7 miles actual route 2590.5 km · driving distance
27h 58min estimated drive time
$155 - $191 estimated fuel cost
~3h 12min flight time
70° ENE bearing direction

How far is Sacramento from Sioux City?

The distance from Sacramento to Sioux City is 1339.9 miles (2156.4 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located ENE of Sacramento. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1609.7 miles, taking about 27h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 12min. Both are located in United States — Sacramento in California 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Sioux City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 58min $155 - $191 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 34min $129–$241* Budget
Train ~36h 21min $193–$563* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sacramento & Sioux City

Quick Facts

Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 447 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 112 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM