Sioux City to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

439 miles 706.5 km · straight line
526.8 miles estimated 847.8 km · driving distance
10h 36min estimated drive time
$51 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
177° S bearing direction

How far is Sioux City from Tulsa?

The distance from Sioux City to Tulsa is 439 miles (706.5 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located S of Sioux City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 526.8 miles, taking about 10h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Sioux City in Iowa and Tulsa in Oklahoma.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Sioux City and Tulsa. 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 Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 36min $51 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 43min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~10h 4min $63–$184* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sioux City & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Sioux City
42.50°N, 96.40°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
Tulsa
36.15°N, 95.99°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients