How far is Guthrie Center, IA from Sioux City, IA?

The driving distance from Guthrie Center, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
138.38 mi
02h 31m
Flight
112.66 mi
181.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.66 mi
Kilometers
181.31 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.38 mi
Kilometers
222.7 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Sun, May 3, 10:39 AM CDT
Return by in Guthrie Center
Sun, May 3, 1:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guthrie Center
2026-05-03T08:07
Arrive Sioux City
Sun, May 3, 10:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guthrie Center
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Guthrie Center
81.3 mi
01h 15m
To Sioux City
57.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Guthrie Center and Sioux City.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    76 m · 6 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    1801 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 25

    10.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 25

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Road F65

    1.6 mi · 3 min · County Road F65

  5. 5

    Continue on East Sherman Street

    1448 ft · 35 sec · East Sherman Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Antique Country Drive

    2821 ft · 56 sec · Antique Country Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

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

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

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

    2271 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street

    1582 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard

    3174 ft · 1 min · South Floyd Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    121 m · 15 sec · 5th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Iowa Street

    105 m · 7 sec · Iowa Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on 6th Street

    130 m · 17 sec · 6th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Guthrie Center 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 North
75.8 mi · 55%
Antique Country Drive
55.6 mi · 40%
I 880 West
16.7 mi · 12%
State Highway 25
10.9 mi · 8%
County Road F65
1.64 mi · 1%
South Floyd Boulevard
0.6 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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
112.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Missouri Valley
01h 15m from Guthrie Center
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Guthrie Center and Isolated 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 Guthrie Center to Sioux City?

The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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 81.3 miles from Guthrie Center and 57.1 miles from Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Guthrie Center and Isolated Rain 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 Guthrie Center and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 112.66 mi (181.31 km).

Guthrie Center

#1 Guthrie Center

City in Iowa

Population1,487
Coordinates41.6772100, -94.5033000
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-94.5033, 41.677246)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.48 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.80
9.76 gal · 36.96 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.40 $36.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.75 $41.51
Premium $4.65 $22.71 $45.42
Diesel $5.30 $25.88 $51.77

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Guthrie Center and Sioux City. The current time is 08:07:15.

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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.