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

The driving distance from Greenfield, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.32 mi
02h 37m
Flight
129.44 mi
208.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.44 mi
Kilometers
208.31 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.32 mi
Kilometers
267.66 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 AM CDT
Return by in Greenfield
Sat, Apr 18, 5:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenfield
2026-04-18T00:03
Arrive Sioux City
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenfield
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
Missouri Valley
IA

City in Harrison County, Iowa

From Greenfield
83.1 mi
01h 18m
To Sioux City
83.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square

    96 m · 18 sec · Public Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    546 ft · 29 sec · South 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southeast Kent Street

    2114 ft · 38 sec · Southeast Kent Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southeast 6th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Southeast 6th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 25

    12.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 25

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    58.3 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North: Sioux City

    2271 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street

    1582 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard

    3174 ft · 1 min · South Floyd Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    121 m · 15 sec · 5th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Iowa Street

    105 m · 7 sec · Iowa Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on 6th Street

    130 m · 17 sec · 6th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 North
75.8 mi · 46%
State Highway 25
71 mi · 43%
I 880 West
16.7 mi · 10%
Southeast 6th Street
0.91 mi · 1%
South Floyd Boulevard
0.6 mi
Southeast Kent Street
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

I 29 North

Merge slight left

75.3 mi · 01h 21m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
129.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Missouri Valley
01h 18m from Greenfield
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Greenfield and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Sioux City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Missouri Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Greenfield and 83.2 miles from Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.14 one way or $44.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Greenfield and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Sioux City.

Stop Ideas Near Missouri Valley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Missouri Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Missouri Valley.

RAIL

Omaha

34 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

107 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenfield and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 129.44 mi (208.31 km).

Greenfield

#1 Greenfield

City in Iowa, United States; county seat of Adair County

Population1,812
Coordinates41.3052700, -94.4613500
Altitude418
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Public Square (-94.461509, 41.305278)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.87 gal
22.22 L · about $22.14
Round trip
$44.27
11.74 gal · 44.44 L
Estimated CO2
52.2 kg one way
Round trip: 104.3 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.14 $44.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.97 $49.93
Premium $4.65 $27.32 $54.64
Diesel $5.30 $31.13 $62.27

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenfield and Sioux City. The current time is 00:03:02.

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.