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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
265.7 mi
04h 19m
Flight
234.75 mi
377.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.75 mi
Kilometers
377.8 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.7 mi
Kilometers
427.61 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Sat, May 30, 5:02 PM CDT
Return by in Fayette
Sat, May 30, 9:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayette
2026-05-30T12:43
Arrive Sioux City
Sat, May 30, 5:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayette
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
Webster City
IA

City in Iowa

From Fayette
131.1 mi
02h 09m
To Sioux City
134.6 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph E
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1843 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    97 m · 8 sec · East 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1492 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Klock Road

    2235 ft · 50 sec · Klock Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto K Avenue

    3.8 mi · 5 min · K Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 100th Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · 100th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street East

  8. 8

    Turn left onto P Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · P Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 60th Street

    9 mi · 12 min · 60th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on 230th Street

    13.1 mi · 18 min · 230th Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    2329 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Larrabee Avenue

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Larrabee Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Logan Avenue

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Logan Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Airline Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · West Airline Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Airport Boulevard

    786 ft · 21 sec · Airport Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward US 218 north

    2788 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Leo P Rooff Expressway

    3116 ft · 41 sec · Leo P Rooff Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1309 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on IA 27 South, IA 58 South: Hudson, UNI

    1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Saints

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward University Avenue

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    102 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto University Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · University Avenue

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward University Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · University Avenue

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto University Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · University Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Grundy Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grundy Road

  27. 27

    Take the ramp right

    2235 ft · 54 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    199.2 mi · 3 hr 55 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Fairmount Street

    3033 ft · 1 min · South Fairmount Street

  30. 30

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grundy Road
200 mi · 75%
230th Street
13.5 mi · 5%
60th Street
8.97 mi · 3%
Logan Avenue
6.91 mi · 3%
University Avenue
5.66 mi · 2%
Larrabee Avenue
4.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
234.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Webster City
02h 09m from Fayette
Leave By
8:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Fayette

#1 Fayette

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States

Population1,378
Coordinates42.8419300, -91.8021100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-91.802139, 42.841929)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.38 gal
35.49 L · about $35.37
Round trip
$70.74
18.76 gal · 70.98 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.7 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Iowa · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayette and Sioux City. The current time is 12:43:31.

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.