How far is Hull, IA from Sioux City, IA?
The driving distance from Hull, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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 Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hull and Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hull and Sioux City.
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Start on Main Street
1038 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Black Forest Road
1040 ft · 25 sec · Black Forest Road
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Turn left onto County Road K52
8 mi · 11 min · County Road K52
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Turn right onto 400th Street
2649 ft · 53 sec · 400th Street
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Continue on 9th Street Southeast
2648 ft · 1 min · 9th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto 20th Street Southeast
1 mi · 2 min · 20th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto South Main Avenue
16.3 mi · 22 min · South Main Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward Sioux City
20.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR D12, US 75 Business: Floyd Boulevard, 46th Street
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto 18th Street
73 m · 8 sec · 18th Street
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Turn left onto Terminal Drive
2076 ft · 51 sec · Terminal Drive
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Continue straight
1128 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto 11th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 11th Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
793 ft · 25 sec · Court Street
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Turn right 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 Hull 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.
South Main Avenue
Take the ramp right toward Sioux City
20.6 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Hull and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Sioux City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hull to Sioux City?
The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Le Mars is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Hull and 27.2 miles from Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hull and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Sioux City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hull and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 49.46 mi (79.6 km).
#1 Hull
City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,296 |
| Coordinates | 43.1885900, -96.1336300 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.20 | $14.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
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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