Driving Time from Sioux City to Waterloo
Driving from Sioux City to Waterloo is about 949 mi and takes roughly 16 hr 5 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Sioux City and Waterloo are about 804 mi (1,295 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 949 mi (1,528 km), a drive of about 16 hr 5 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 59 min.
| Straight-line distance | 804 mi / 1,295 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 949 mi / 1,528 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 16 hr 5 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 59 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $119 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 43.259, -88.521 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Sioux City to Waterloo is about 804 mi (1,295 km) in a straight line, and roughly 949 mi (1,528 km) by road.