San Diego to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1316.9 miles 2119.4 km · straight line
1641.2 miles actual route 2641.2 km · driving distance
29h 20min estimated drive time
$158 - $194 estimated fuel cost
~3h 9min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is San Diego from Sioux City?

The distance from San Diego to Sioux City is 1316.9 miles (2119.4 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located NE of San Diego. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1641.2 miles, taking about 29h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 9min. Both are located in United States — San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Sioux City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 20min $158 - $194 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 12min $131–$246* Budget
Train ~38h 8min $197–$574* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Diego & Sioux City

Quick Facts

San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m 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