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

The driving distance from Dysart, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.68 mi
03h 46m
Flight
210.3 mi
338.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.3 mi
Kilometers
338.45 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.68 mi
Kilometers
374.46 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Fri, May 8, 2:05 AM CDT
Return by in Dysart
Fri, May 8, 5:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dysart
2026-05-07T22:18
Arrive Sioux City
Fri, May 8, 2:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dysart
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Otho
IA

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

From Dysart
116.6 mi
01h 53m
To Sioux City
116.1 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    20 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wilson Street

    1932 ft · 2 min · Wilson Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Holsted Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Holsted Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 58th Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 58th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 21

    8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 21

  6. 6

    Continue on Hawkeye Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Hawkeye Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 20 West, IA 27 North: Fort Dodge

    2091 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    157.8 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

    Continue on 160th Street

    6.4 mi · 7 min · 160th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on United States Highway 20

    1.9 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 20

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 20

    42.9 mi · 53 min · Highway 20

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Fairmount Street

    3033 ft · 1 min · South Fairmount Street

  13. 13

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
158 mi · 68%
Highway 20
42.9 mi · 18%
Hawkeye Road
10.9 mi · 5%
State Highway 21
8.02 mi · 3%
160th Street
6.44 mi · 3%
58th Street
2.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

158 mi · 03h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
210.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otho
01h 53m from Dysart
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dysart and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Sioux City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Otho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Dysart and 116.1 miles from Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.96 one way or $61.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dysart and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Sioux City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dysart and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 210.3 mi (338.45 km).

Dysart

#1 Dysart

Former town, now a suburb of Kirkcaldy, Scotland

Population1,311
Coordinates42.1716600, -92.3063000
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-92.306331, 42.17166)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.21 gal
31.08 L · about $30.96
Round trip
$61.92
16.42 gal · 62.16 L
Estimated CO2
73 kg one way
Round trip: 145.9 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.96 $61.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.92 $69.83
Premium $4.65 $38.21 $76.42
Diesel $5.30 $43.55 $87.09

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Dysart and Sioux City. The current time is 22:18:33.

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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.