How far is Blue Grass, IA from Sioux City, IA?

The driving distance from Blue Grass, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 337.9 miles (543.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 297.2 miles (478.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
337.9 mi
05h 21m
Flight
297.21 mi
478.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
297.21 mi
Kilometers
478.32 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.9 mi
Kilometers
543.79 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Sat, May 30, 2:42 PM CDT
Return by in Blue Grass
Sat, May 30, 8:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Grass
2026-05-30T09:21
Arrive Sioux City
Sat, May 30, 2:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blue Grass
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Van Meter
IA

Township in Dallas County, Iowa

From Blue Grass
178.9 mi
02h 40m
To Sioux City
159 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Grass and Sioux City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Grass and Sioux City.

  1. 1

    Start on West Garonne Street

    21 m · 8 sec · West Garonne Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Mississippi Street

    2795 ft · 58 sec · South Mississippi Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 70th Avenue

    4.5 mi · 8 min · 70th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Blue Grass Road

    2815 ft · 56 sec · South Blue Grass Road

  5. 5

    Continue on 70th Avenue

    2591 ft · 57 sec · 70th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 200th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 200th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 60th Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 60th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on North Plainview Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Plainview Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    154.7 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North: Sioux City

    2271 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street

    1582 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard

    3174 ft · 1 min · South Floyd Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    121 m · 13 sec · 5th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Iowa Street

    105 m · 7 sec · Iowa Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on 6th Street

    130 m · 16 sec · 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Grass and Sioux City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
160 mi · 47%
I 80 West
95.5 mi · 28%
I 29 North
75.8 mi · 22%
I 880 West
16.7 mi · 5%
70th Avenue
4.99 mi · 1%
North Plainview Road
1.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

155 mi · 02h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
297.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van Meter
02h 40m from Blue Grass
Leave By
6:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blue Grass and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sioux City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blue Grass to Sioux City?

The road trip is about 337.9 miles (543.8 km) and usually takes 05h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Van Meter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.9 miles from Blue Grass and 159 miles from Sioux City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 297.2 miles (478.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.95 one way or $89.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blue Grass and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sioux City.

Stop Ideas Near Van Meter

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Van Meter, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Meter.

RAIL

Osceola

57 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

63 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Grass and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 297.21 mi (478.32 km).

Blue Grass

#1 Blue Grass

City in Muscatine and Scott counties in the US state of Iowa

Population1,660
Coordinates41.5089200, -90.7659800
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: West Garonne Street (-90.765981, 41.508767)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 544 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.92 gal
45.13 L · about $44.95
Round trip
$89.90
23.84 gal · 90.26 L
Estimated CO2
105.9 kg one way
Round trip: 211.9 kg / 467 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.95 $89.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.70 $101.39
Premium $4.65 $55.48 $110.95
Diesel $5.30 $63.22 $126.45

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Grass and Sioux City. The current time is 09:21:17.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.