How far is Fayette, IA from Sioux City, IA?
The driving distance from Fayette, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 265.7 miles (427.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayette and Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayette and Sioux City.
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Start on South Main Street
1843 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
97 m · 8 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1492 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Klock Road
2235 ft · 50 sec · Klock Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto K Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · K Avenue
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Turn right onto 100th Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · 100th Street
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Continue on Main Street East
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street East
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Turn left onto P Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · P Avenue
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Continue on 60th Street
9 mi · 12 min · 60th Street
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Continue on 230th Street
13.1 mi · 18 min · 230th Street
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Take the ramp left
2329 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Larrabee Avenue
4.7 mi · 5 min · Larrabee Avenue
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Continue on Logan Avenue
6.9 mi · 9 min · Logan Avenue
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Turn right onto West Airline Highway
3 mi · 5 min · West Airline Highway
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Turn left onto Airport Boulevard
786 ft · 21 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward US 218 north
2788 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Leo P Rooff Expressway
3116 ft · 41 sec · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1309 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IA 27 South, IA 58 South: Hudson, UNI
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
1.2 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward University Avenue
1165 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
102 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto University Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · University Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward University Avenue
38 m · 3 sec · University Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto University Avenue
3.5 mi · 5 min · University Avenue
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Continue on Grundy Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Grundy Road
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Take the ramp right
2235 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
199.2 mi · 3 hr 55 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 Fayette and Sioux City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Grundy Road
Merge slight left
199 mi · 03h 55m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fayette and Partly Sunny then 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 Fayette to Sioux City?
The road trip is about 265.7 miles (427.6 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Webster City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.1 miles from Fayette and 134.6 miles from Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 8:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.37 one way or $70.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fayette and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sioux City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 234.75 mi (377.8 km).
#1 Fayette
City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,378 |
| Coordinates | 42.8419300, -91.8021100 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| 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: 428 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $35.37 | $70.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.89 | $79.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.65 | $87.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.75 | $99.50 |
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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