How far is Centerville, IA from Sioux City, IA?

The driving distance from Centerville, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 152.2 miles (245 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.22 mi
02h 34m
Flight
129.06 mi
207.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.06 mi
Kilometers
207.71 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.22 mi
Kilometers
244.98 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Sat, Nov 7, 5:37 AM CST
Return by in Centerville
Sat, Nov 7, 8:12 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-11-07T03:03
Arrive Sioux City
Sat, Nov 7, 5:37 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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
Sac City
IA

City in Iowa

From Centerville
76 mi
01h 17m
To Sioux City
76.2 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Centerville and Sioux City.

  1. 1

    Start on Leaf Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Leaf Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto L Avenue

    2622 ft · 52 sec · L Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 170th Street

    7.9 mi · 14 min · 170th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto D Avenue

    7.1 mi · 10 min · D Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Paragon Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Paragon Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 360th Street

    4 mi · 6 min · 360th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lainson Avenue

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Lainson Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US 20 West

    1823 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    113.1 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Fairmount Street

    3033 ft · 1 min · South Fairmount Street

  11. 11

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 20 West
113 mi · 75%
Lainson Avenue
12.3 mi · 8%
170th Street
7.89 mi · 5%
D Avenue
7.11 mi · 5%
360th Street
4.01 mi · 3%
Paragon Avenue
3.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 20 West

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
129.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sac City
01h 17m from Centerville
Leave By
1:20 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Centerville and Mostly Sunny near Sioux City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Centerville to Sioux City?

The road trip is about 152.2 miles (245 km) and usually takes 02h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sac City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76 miles from Centerville and 76.2 miles from Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.15 one way or $42.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Centerville and Mostly Sunny near Sioux City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 129.06 mi (207.71 km).

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#1 Centerville

Centerville is a place in Iowa, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.0927600, -93.9355100
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Leaf Road (-93.935513, 42.09276)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.33 L · about $21.15
Round trip
$42.29
10.74 gal · 40.66 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $21.15 $42.29
Mid-grade $4.28 $22.97 $45.93
Premium $4.84 $25.97 $51.95
Diesel $6.01 $32.27 $64.55

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerville and Sioux City. The current time is 03:03:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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