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

236.7 miles 381 km · straight line
296 miles estimated 476.3 km · driving distance
5h 57min estimated drive time
$28 - $35 estimated fuel cost
~59min flight time
43° NE bearing direction

How far is Sioux City from St. Paul?

The distance from Sioux City to St. Paul is 236.7 miles (381 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located NE of Sioux City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 296 miles, taking about 5h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 59min. Both are located in United States — Sioux City in Iowa and St. Paul in Minnesota.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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. Paul. 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. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 57min $28 - $35 Flexible stops
Fly ~59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 8min $24–$44* Budget
Train ~5h 39min $36–$104* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sioux City & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Sioux City
42.50°N, 96.40°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
St. Paul
44.95°N, 93.09°W
America/Chicago
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 79 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 105.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients