How far is Akron, IA from Sioux City, IA?
The driving distance from Akron, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Sioux City.
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Start on North 2nd Street
16 m · 4 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Reed Street
84 m · 14 sec · Reed Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 12
2285 ft · 59 sec · State Highway 12
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Continue on State Highway 3
4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on State Highway 12
1418 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 12
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Continue on Portland Street
933 ft · 18 sec · Portland Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
10.6 mi · 15 min · State Highway 12
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Turn left onto K18S
5.8 mi · 8 min · K18S
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Continue on Broken Kettle Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Broken Kettle Road
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Continue on Stone Park Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Stone Park Boulevard
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Continue on Stone Park Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Stone Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pierce Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Pierce Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
1308 ft · 1 min · 9th Street
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Turn left
35 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Sioux City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 12
Continue on State Highway 12
10.6 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sioux City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Sioux City?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Akron and 13.8 miles from Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Akron and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sioux City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 24.12 mi (38.82 km).
#1 Akron
City in Plymouth County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,454 |
| Coordinates | 42.8288800, -96.5594800 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sioux City
The second most populous city in Iowa.
| Population | 82,651 |
| Coordinates | 42.4999900, -96.4003100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.51 | $9.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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