Sioux City to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

397.7 miles 640.1 km · straight line
477.3 miles estimated 768.1 km · driving distance
9h 36min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Sioux City from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Sioux City to Springfield, Illinois is 397.7 miles (640.1 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located ESE of Sioux City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 477.3 miles, taking about 9h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Sioux City in Iowa and Springfield, Illinois in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Sioux City and Springfield, Illinois. 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 Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 36min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 31min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 7min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sioux City & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Sioux City
42.50°N, 96.40°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
Springfield, Illinois
39.80°N, 89.64°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients