Sioux City to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

421.2 miles 677.8 km · straight line
505.4 miles estimated 813.4 km · driving distance
10h 10min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
127° SE bearing direction

How far is Sioux City from St. Louis?

The distance from Sioux City to St. Louis is 421.2 miles (677.8 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located SE of Sioux City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 505.4 miles, taking about 10h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Sioux City in Iowa and St. Louis in Missouri.

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 St. Louis. 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 St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 10min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 12min $40–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 40min $61–$177* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sioux City & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Sioux City
42.50°N, 96.40°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients