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

The driving distance from Harlan, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 95.7 miles (154 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
95.66 mi
01h 42m
Flight
80.39 mi
129.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.39 mi
Kilometers
129.37 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.66 mi
Kilometers
153.95 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Fri, Apr 17, 7:29 PM CDT
Return by in Harlan
Fri, Apr 17, 9:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harlan
2026-04-17T17:46
Arrive Sioux City
Fri, Apr 17, 7:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harlan
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
Turin
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Harlan
47.8 mi
00h 51m
To Sioux City
47.9 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph WSW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Willow Street

    17 m · 8 sec · Willow Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    2659 ft · 58 sec · 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cyclone Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cyclone Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 23rd Street

    8.1 mi · 11 min · 23rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 37

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37

  6. 6

    Continue on Railway Street

    3072 ft · 1 min · Railway Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 37

    11.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 37

  8. 8

    Continue on Ia 37

    683 ft · 11 sec · Ia 37

  9. 9

    Continue on Iowa Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Iowa Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North 6th Street

    1242 ft · 41 sec · North 6th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto IA 37

    1 km · 1 min · IA 37

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 37

    22.5 mi · 31 min · State Highway 37

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 175

    6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 175

  14. 14

    Continue on Iowa Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Iowa Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 175

    3132 ft · 53 sec · State Highway 175

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    2389 ft · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 38 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street

    1582 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard

    3174 ft · 1 min · South Floyd Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    121 m · 15 sec · 5th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Iowa Street

    105 m · 7 sec · Iowa Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on 6th Street

    130 m · 17 sec · 6th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlan 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 175
42.4 mi · 44%
State Highway 37
37.8 mi · 39%
23rd Street
8.11 mi · 8%
Iowa Avenue
2.87 mi · 3%
Cyclone Avenue
0.81 mi · 1%
Ia 37
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 175

Merge slight left

34.6 mi · 00h 38m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
80.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Turin
00h 51m from Harlan
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Harlan and Slight 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 Harlan to Sioux City?

The road trip is about 95.7 miles (154 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Turin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Harlan and 47.9 miles from Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Turin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Turin, 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 Turin.

RAIL

Omaha

86 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harlan and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 80.39 mi (129.37 km).

Harlan

#1 Harlan

City in Iowa, USA

Population4,795
Coordinates41.6530400, -95.3255500
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Willow Street (-95.325551, 41.653133)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.78 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.49
6.76 gal · 25.56 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.75 $25.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.38 $28.75
Premium $4.65 $15.73 $31.46
Diesel $5.30 $17.93 $35.86

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Harlan and Sioux City. The current time is 17:46:02.

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.