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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.18 mi
01h 02m
Flight
49.46 mi
79.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.46 mi
Kilometers
79.6 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.18 mi
Kilometers
87.2 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Sat, May 23, 7:38 PM CDT
Return by in Hull
Sat, May 23, 8:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hull
2026-05-23T18:36
Arrive Sioux City
Sat, May 23, 7:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hull
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
Le Mars
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Hull
27 mi
00h 31m
To Sioux City
27.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1038 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Black Forest Road

    1040 ft · 25 sec · Black Forest Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road K52

    8 mi · 11 min · County Road K52

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 400th Street

    2649 ft · 53 sec · 400th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 9th Street Southeast

    2648 ft · 1 min · 9th Street Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 20th Street Southeast

    1 mi · 2 min · 20th Street Southeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Main Avenue

    16.3 mi · 22 min · South Main Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward Sioux City

    20.6 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR D12, US 75 Business: Floyd Boulevard, 46th Street

    4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    73 m · 8 sec · 18th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Terminal Drive

    2076 ft · 51 sec · Terminal Drive

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1128 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 11th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Court Street

    793 ft · 25 sec · Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hull and Sioux City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Avenue
36.9 mi · 68%
County Road K52
8 mi · 15%
CR D12
4.02 mi · 7%
Harrison Avenue
1 mi · 2%
20th Street Southeast
1 mi · 2%
11th Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Le Mars
00h 31m from Hull
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Hull

#1 Hull

City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States

Population2,296
Coordinates43.1885900, -96.1336300
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-96.133705, 43.18859)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.24 L · about $7.20
Round trip
$14.41
3.82 gal · 14.48 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Iowa · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hull and Sioux City. The current time is 18:36:51.

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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.