Seattle to Sioux City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1307.1 miles 2103.6 km · straight line
1562.6 miles actual route 2514.7 km · driving distance
26h 51min estimated drive time
$150 - $185 estimated fuel cost
~3h 8min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Seattle from Sioux City?

The distance from Seattle to Sioux City is 1307.1 miles (2103.6 km) as the crow flies. Sioux City is located E of Seattle. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1562.6 miles, taking about 26h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 8min. Both are located in United States — Seattle in Washington 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 Seattle 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 Seattle to Sioux City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 51min $150 - $185 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 13min $125–$234* Budget
Train ~34h 54min $188–$547* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Seattle & Sioux City

Quick Facts

Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m 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 436 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 109 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM