How far is Conrad, IA from Sioux City, IA?
The driving distance from Conrad, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181 miles (291.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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.
City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Conrad and Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conrad and Sioux City.
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Start on North Main Street
23 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Center Street
802 ft · 16 sec · West Center Street
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Continue on 330th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 330th Street
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Turn right onto Sanford Avenue
8.9 mi · 12 min · Sanford Avenue
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Turn left onto 240th Street
5 mi · 7 min · 240th Street
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Continue on State Highway 175
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 175
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Continue on Edgington Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · Edgington Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 175
132 m · 10 sec · State Highway 175
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Turn right onto County Highway D41
2.9 mi · 5 min · County Highway D41
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Turn straight onto County Highway S55
1 mi · 2 min · County Highway S55
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Turn left onto County Highway D35
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Highway D35
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Take the ramp left
2579 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
166.9 mi · 3 hr 17 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 Conrad 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.
County Highway D35
Merge slight left
167 mi · 03h 17m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Conrad 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 Conrad to Sioux City?
The road trip is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Knierim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Conrad and 98.4 miles from Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181 miles (291.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 10:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Conrad and Mostly Sunny near Sioux City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Conrad and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 180.99 mi (291.27 km).
#1 Conrad
City in Grundy County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,067 |
| Coordinates | 42.2247100, -92.8746500 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| 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: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.13 | $52.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.47 | $58.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.25 | $64.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.76 | $73.51 |
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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