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

The driving distance from George, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
68.14 mi
01h 14m
Flight
61.68 mi
99.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.68 mi
Kilometers
99.27 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.14 mi
Kilometers
109.66 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM CDT
Return by in George
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave George
2026-04-23T00:16
Arrive Sioux City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in George
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
Struble
IA

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

From George
34.1 mi
00h 37m
To Sioux City
34.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    115 m · 17 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Boiler Avenue

    1375 ft · 1 min · East Boiler Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Virginia Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Virginia Street

  4. 4

    Continue on L14

    5.7 mi · 8 min · L14

  5. 5

    Continue on Kennedy Avenue

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Colfax Street

    2636 ft · 2 min · Colfax Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 320th Street

    3 mi · 4 min · 320th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Jackson Avenue

    8 mi · 11 min · Jackson Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road K64

    3.7 mi · 5 min · County Road K64

  10. 10

    Continue on Albany Avenue

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Albany Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Albany Place

    2626 ft · 54 sec · Albany Place

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road K64

    3.7 mi · 5 min · County Road K64

  13. 13

    Turn right

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    20.2 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR D12, US 75 Business: Floyd Boulevard, 46th Street

    4 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    73 m · 8 sec · 18th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Terminal Drive

    2076 ft · 51 sec · Terminal Drive

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1128 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 11th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Court Street

    793 ft · 25 sec · Court Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road K64
27.6 mi · 41%
Jackson Avenue
8.01 mi · 12%
L14
5.72 mi · 8%
CR D12
4.02 mi · 6%
Kennedy Avenue
3.78 mi · 6%
320th Street
3.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

County Road K64

Continue straight

20.2 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
61.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Struble
00h 37m from George
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving George and Chance Rain Showers near Sioux City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Struble is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from George and 34.1 miles from Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around George and Chance Rain Showers near Sioux City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between George and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 61.68 mi (99.27 km).

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#1 George

City in Iowa, USA

Population1,029
Coordinates43.3438600, -96.0022400
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-96.002352, 43.34386)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.1 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.8 gal · 18.2 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.21 $20.41
Premium $4.65 $11.17 $22.34
Diesel $5.30 $12.73 $25.46

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between George and Sioux City. The current time is 00:16:52.

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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.