San Francisco to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1406.6 miles 2263.7 km · straight line
1696.5 miles actual route 2730.2 km · driving distance
29h 43min estimated drive time
$163 - $201 estimated fuel cost
~3h 20min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is San Francisco from Sioux City?

The distance from San Francisco to Sioux City is 1406.6 miles (2263.7 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located ENE of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1696.5 miles, taking about 29h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 20min. Both are located in United States — San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Sioux City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 43min $163 - $201 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 40min $136–$254* Budget
Train ~38h 38min $204–$594* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Francisco & Sioux City

Quick Facts

San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m 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 469 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 117 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM