Salt Lake City to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

807.8 miles 1300 km · straight line
969.3 miles estimated 1560 km · driving distance
19h 30min estimated drive time
$93 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Salt Lake City from Sioux City?

The distance from Salt Lake City to Sioux City is 807.8 miles (1300 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located ENE of Salt Lake City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 969.3 miles, taking about 19h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Salt Lake City in Utah 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 Salt Lake City 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.

How to Get from Salt Lake City to Sioux City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 30min $93 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 24min $78–$145* Budget
Train ~25h 21min $116–$339* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Salt Lake City & Sioux City

Quick Facts

Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m 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 269 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients