Santa Fe to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Santa Fe from Sioux City?

The distance from Santa Fe to Sioux City is 694.3 miles (1117.3 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located NE of Santa Fe. By car, the driving distance is approximately 833.1 miles, taking about 16h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Santa Fe in New Mexico 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 Santa Fe 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.