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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on Willow Street
17 m · 8 sec · Willow Street
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Turn left onto 12th Street
2659 ft · 58 sec · 12th Street
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Turn left onto Cyclone Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Cyclone Avenue
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Turn right onto 23rd Street
8.1 mi · 11 min · 23rd Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 37
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on Railway Street
3072 ft · 1 min · Railway Street
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Continue on State Highway 37
11.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on Ia 37
683 ft · 11 sec · Ia 37
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Continue on Iowa Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Iowa Avenue
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
1242 ft · 41 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto IA 37
1 km · 1 min · IA 37
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Continue on State Highway 37
22.5 mi · 31 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on State Highway 175
6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 175
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Continue on Iowa Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Iowa Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 175
3132 ft · 53 sec · State Highway 175
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Take the ramp slight right
2389 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
34.6 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street
1582 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard
3174 ft · 1 min · South Floyd Boulevard
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Turn left onto 5th Street
121 m · 15 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Iowa Street
105 m · 7 sec · Iowa Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Street
130 m · 17 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right
35 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harlan and Sioux City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Turin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harlan and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 80.39 mi (129.37 km).
#1 Harlan
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 4,795 |
| Coordinates | 41.6530400, -95.3255500 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sioux City
The second most populous city in Iowa.
| Population | 82,651 |
| Coordinates | 42.4999900, -96.4003100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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