Sioux City to Wausau: Road Trip Guide & Distance

378.2 miles 608.6 km · straight line
453.8 miles estimated 730.3 km · driving distance
9h 8min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Sioux City from Wausau?

The distance from Sioux City to Wausau is 378.2 miles (608.6 km) as the crow flies. Wausau is located ENE of Sioux City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 453.8 miles, taking about 9h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Sioux City in Iowa and Wausau 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 Wausau. 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 Wausau

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 8min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 58min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 41min $54–$159* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sioux City & Wausau

Quick Facts

Sioux City
42.50°N, 96.40°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
Wausau
44.96°N, 89.63°W
America/Chicago
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients