How far is De Soto, IA from Sioux City, IA?
The driving distance from De Soto, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
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.
Human settlement in Pottawattamie 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 De Soto and Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Soto and Sioux City.
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Start on Maple Street
808 ft · 38 sec · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Guthrie Street
3157 ft · 1 min · Guthrie Street
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Continue on North Avenue
147 m · 18 sec · North Avenue
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Take the exit left toward I-80 west: Council Bluffs
82.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North: Sioux City
2271 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
75.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street
1582 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard
3174 ft · 1 min · South Floyd Boulevard
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Turn left onto 5th Street
121 m · 15 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Iowa Street
105 m · 7 sec · Iowa Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Street
130 m · 17 sec · 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 De Soto 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.
I-80 west
Take the exit left toward I-80 west: Council Bluffs
82.4 mi · 01h 29m
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 De Soto 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 De Soto to Sioux City?
The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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 88.5 miles from De Soto and 88.8 miles from Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.61 one way or $47.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around De Soto and Sunny near Sioux City.
Stop Ideas Near Neola
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Neola.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between De Soto and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 139.76 mi (224.93 km).
#1 De Soto
Human settlement in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,061 |
| Coordinates | 41.5316600, -94.0096700 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.61 | $47.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.62 | $53.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.13 | $58.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.20 | $66.41 |
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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