How far is Bridgeport, IA from Sioux City, IA?
The driving distance from Bridgeport, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 324.4 miles (522 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.3 miles (476.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Hardin County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeport and Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport and Sioux City.
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Start on 233rd Avenue
32 m · 6 sec · 233rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Ansel Briggs Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ansel Briggs Highway
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Turn right onto East Platt Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Platt Street
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Continue on State Highway 64
8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on Railroad Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on State Highway 64
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on Isabel Street
927 ft · 20 sec · Isabel Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 64
13.7 mi · 20 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on Highway 64 East
2558 ft · 47 sec · Highway 64 East
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Continue on East 3rd Street
937 ft · 25 sec · East 3rd Street
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Take the ramp left
1772 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Linn-Jones Road
1 mi · 3 min · Linn-Jones Road
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Turn left onto Fairview Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fairview Road
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Continue on County Home Road
12.2 mi · 17 min · County Home Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Home Road
37 m · 3 sec · County Home Road
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Exit the roundabout onto County Home Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Home Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Home Road;C Avenue Extension
41 m · 3 sec · County Home Road
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Exit the rotary onto County Home Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · County Home Road
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Take the ramp right
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
42 mi · 46 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
160.2 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on 160th Street
6.4 mi · 7 min · 160th Street
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Continue on United States Highway 20
1.9 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on Highway 20
42.9 mi · 53 min · Highway 20
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Turn right onto South Fairmount Street
3033 ft · 1 min · South Fairmount Street
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Continue on 6th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right
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 Bridgeport and Sioux City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
160 mi · 03h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bridgeport and Sunny near Sioux City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bridgeport to Sioux City?
The road trip is about 324.4 miles (522 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?
Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.3 miles from Bridgeport and 166 miles from Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.3 miles (476.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 6:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.18 one way or $86.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bridgeport and Sunny near Sioux City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 296.36 mi (476.94 km).
#1 Bridgeport
City in Jackson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,728 |
| Coordinates | 42.0894600, -90.6270800 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 522 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $43.18 | $86.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.70 | $97.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.29 | $106.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.73 | $121.46 |
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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