Sioux City to Waukesha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

415.8 miles 669.1 km · straight line
498.9 miles estimated 802.9 km · driving distance
10h 2min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Sioux City from Waukesha?

The distance from Sioux City to Waukesha is 415.8 miles (669.1 km) as the crow flies. Waukesha is located E of Sioux City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 498.9 miles, taking about 10h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Sioux City in Iowa and Waukesha in Wisconsin.

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 Waukesha. 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 Waukesha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 2min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 2min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 32min $60–$175* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sioux City & Waukesha

Quick Facts

Sioux City
42.50°N, 96.40°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
Waukesha
43.01°N, 88.23°W
America/Chicago
248m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients