How far is Clarion, IA from Sioux City, IA?
The driving distance from Clarion, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Sac County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarion and Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarion and Sioux City.
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Start on Central Avenue West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Continue on 220th Street
8.2 mi · 12 min · 220th Street
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Turn left onto South Locus Street
577 ft · 10 sec · South Locus Street
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Continue on State Highway 17
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 17
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Continue on North Iowa Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Iowa Avenue
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Continue on North Commercial Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Commercial Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 17
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 17
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Continue on Stagecoach Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Stagecoach Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street
2135 ft · 37 sec · 220th Street
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Turn right onto Stagecoach Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Stagecoach Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 20 West
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
127.4 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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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 Clarion and Sioux City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 20 West
Merge slight left
127 mi · 02h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Clarion 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 Clarion to Sioux City?
The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Lytton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from Clarion and 80.5 miles from Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.27 one way or $42.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarion and Sunny near Sioux City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarion and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 136.56 mi (219.77 km).
#1 Clarion
City in Iowa
| Population | 2,678 |
| Coordinates | 42.7316400, -93.7329900 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| 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: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.99 | $47.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.25 | $52.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.91 | $59.83 |
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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