Sioux City to Spokane: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1081.9 miles 1741.2 km · straight line
1298.3 miles estimated 2089.4 km · driving distance
26h 7min estimated drive time
$125 - $154 estimated fuel cost
~2h 41min flight time
296° WNW bearing direction

How far is Sioux City from Spokane?

The distance from Sioux City to Spokane is 1081.9 miles (1741.2 km) as the crow flies. Spokane is located WNW of Sioux City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1298.3 miles, taking about 26h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 41min. Both are located in United States — Sioux City in Iowa and Spokane in Washington.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Sioux City and Spokane. 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 Sioux City to Spokane

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 7min $125 - $154 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 20min $104–$195* Budget
Train ~33h 57min $156–$454* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sioux City & Spokane

Quick Facts

Sioux City
42.50°N, 96.40°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
Spokane
47.66°N, 117.43°W
America/Los_Angeles
576m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 361 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 90 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients