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

The driving distance from Corning, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.67 mi
02h 48m
Flight
134.91 mi
217.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.91 mi
Kilometers
217.12 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.67 mi
Kilometers
277.89 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Sun, May 31, 7:04 AM CDT
Return by in Corning
Sun, May 31, 9:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corning
2026-05-31T04:16
Arrive Sioux City
Sun, May 31, 7:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corning
9:30 PM CDT
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
Neola
IA

Human settlement in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America

From Corning
86.6 mi
01h 24m
To Sioux City
86.1 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    2468 ft · 2 min · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Quincy Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Quincy Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 148

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 148

  4. 4

    Continue on Ironwood Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Ironwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 750th Street

    19.2 mi · 29 min · 750th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    119 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1431 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 148

    2154 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 148

  10. 10

    Continue on 750th Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · 750th Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    42.4 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North: Sioux City

    2271 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street

    1582 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard

    3174 ft · 1 min · South Floyd Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    121 m · 15 sec · 5th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Iowa Street

    105 m · 7 sec · Iowa Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on 6th Street

    130 m · 17 sec · 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Corning 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 North
75.8 mi · 44%
750th Street
65 mi · 38%
I 880 West
16.7 mi · 10%
Ironwood Avenue
8.13 mi · 5%
State Highway 148
3.62 mi · 2%
Quincy Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 29 North

Merge slight left

75.3 mi · 01h 21m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
134.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neola
01h 24m from Corning
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corning and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sioux City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Neola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Corning and 86.1 miles from Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corning and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sioux City.

Stop Ideas Near Neola

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Neola, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Neola.

RAIL

Omaha

34 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Creston

114 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Lincoln

116 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corning and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 134.91 mi (217.12 km).

Corning

#1 Corning

City in Adams County, Iowa, United States

Population1,424
Coordinates40.9899900, -94.7408100
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: 8th Street (-94.740811, 40.990016)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.09 gal
23.06 L · about $22.97
Round trip
$45.93
12.18 gal · 46.12 L
Estimated CO2
54.1 kg one way
Round trip: 108.2 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.97 $45.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.90 $51.80
Premium $4.65 $28.34 $56.69
Diesel $5.30 $32.30 $64.60

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Corning and Sioux City. The current time is 04:16:35.

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.