Sioux City to Tri-Cities: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1150.9 miles 1852.2 km · straight line
1381.1 miles estimated 2222.6 km · driving distance
27h 47min estimated drive time
$133 - $164 estimated fuel cost
~2h 49min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Sioux City from Tri-Cities?

The distance from Sioux City to Tri-Cities is 1150.9 miles (1852.2 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located WNW of Sioux City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1381.1 miles, taking about 27h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 49min. Both are located in United States — Sioux City in Iowa and Tri-Cities 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 Tri-Cities. 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 Tri-Cities

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 47min $133 - $164 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 20min $110–$207* Budget
Train ~36h 7min $166–$483* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sioux City & Tri-Cities

Quick Facts

Sioux City
42.50°N, 96.40°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
Tri-Cities
46.25°N, 119.20°W
America/Los_Angeles
106m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 384 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 96 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients