Sioux City to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Sioux City from Waukegan?

The distance from Sioux City to Waukegan is 436.2 miles (702 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located E of Sioux City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 523.4 miles, taking about 10h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Sioux City in Iowa and Waukegan 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 Waukegan. 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.