Sioux City to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1258.3 miles 2025 km · straight line
1509.9 miles estimated 2430 km · driving distance
30h 23min estimated drive time
$145 - $179 estimated fuel cost
~3h 2min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Sioux City from Yosemite?

The distance from Sioux City to Yosemite is 1258.3 miles (2025 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located W of Sioux City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1509.9 miles, taking about 30h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 2min. Both are located in United States — Sioux City in Iowa and Yosemite in California.

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 Yosemite. 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 Yosemite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 23min $145 - $179 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 28min $121–$226* Budget
Train ~39h 30min $181–$528* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sioux City & Yosemite

Quick Facts

Sioux City
42.50°N, 96.40°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
Yosemite
37.87°N, 119.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
1209m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 419 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 105 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients