How far is Hawarden, IA from Sioux City, IA?
The driving distance from Hawarden, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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.
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City in Iowa, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hawarden and Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawarden and Sioux City.
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Start on Central Avenue
105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 10th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Buchanan Avenue
6 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Avenue
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Continue on K18N
19.9 mi · 27 min · K18N
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 12
2610 ft · 44 sec · State Highway 12
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Turn left onto K18S
5.8 mi · 8 min · K18S
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Continue on Broken Kettle Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Broken Kettle Road
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Continue on Stone Park Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Stone Park Boulevard
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Continue on Stone Park Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Stone Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pierce Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Pierce Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
1308 ft · 1 min · 9th Street
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Turn left
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 Hawarden and Sioux City.
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.
K18N
Continue on K18N
19.9 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hawarden and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sioux City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hawarden to Sioux City?
The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Westfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Hawarden and 22.1 miles from Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hawarden and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sioux City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hawarden and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 34.53 mi (55.57 km).
#1 Hawarden
City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,443 |
| Coordinates | 42.9958200, -96.4853100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.51 | $11.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.79 | $13.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.74 | $15.49 |
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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