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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
324.35 mi
05h 11m
Flight
296.36 mi
476.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.36 mi
Kilometers
476.94 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.35 mi
Kilometers
521.99 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:42 AM CDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Sun, Apr 19, 3:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-04-19T05:30
Arrive Sioux City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 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
6:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeport
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
Buckeye
IA

Township in Hardin County, Iowa

From Bridgeport
158.3 mi
02h 35m
To Sioux City
166 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 233rd Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · 233rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ansel Briggs Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ansel Briggs Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Platt Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Platt Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 64

    8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 64

  5. 5

    Continue on Railroad Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Railroad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 64

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 64

  7. 7

    Continue on Isabel Street

    927 ft · 20 sec · Isabel Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 64

    13.7 mi · 20 min · State Highway 64

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 64 East

    2558 ft · 47 sec · Highway 64 East

  11. 11

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    937 ft · 25 sec · East 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1772 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Linn-Jones Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Linn-Jones Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Fairview Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fairview Road

  16. 16

    Continue on County Home Road

    12.2 mi · 17 min · County Home Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Home Road

    37 m · 3 sec · County Home Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto County Home Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · County Home Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Home Road;C Avenue Extension

    41 m · 3 sec · County Home Road

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto County Home Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · County Home Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    42 mi · 46 min · Avenue of the Saints

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    160.2 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Avenue of the Saints

  24. 24

    Continue on 160th Street

    6.4 mi · 7 min · 160th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on United States Highway 20

    1.9 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 20

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 20

    42.9 mi · 53 min · Highway 20

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Fairmount Street

    3033 ft · 1 min · South Fairmount Street

  28. 28

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeport 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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
202 mi · 62%
Highway 20
42.9 mi · 13%
State Highway 64
28.6 mi · 9%
County Home Road
16.7 mi · 5%
East 3rd Street
6.77 mi · 2%
160th Street
6.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
296.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckeye
02h 35m from Bridgeport
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

City in Jackson County, Alabama, United States

Population2,728
Coordinates42.0894600, -90.6270800
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: 233rd Avenue (-90.626813, 42.089673)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.45 gal
43.33 L · about $43.18
Round trip
$86.36
22.9 gal · 86.66 L
Estimated CO2
101.8 kg one way
Round trip: 203.5 kg / 449 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeport and Sioux City. The current time is 05:30:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.