How far is Iowa City, IA from Sioux City, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Iowa City and Sioux City is 256.34 miles (412.55 km).
Flight distance from Iowa City, IA to Sioux City, IA is 256.34 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Iowa City to Sioux City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Iowa City, Iowa to Sioux City, Iowa is: 291.5 miles (469.13 km) by car.
Driving from Iowa City to Sioux City will take approximately 04 hours 32 minutes.
#1 Iowa City
The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. It is located on the Iowa River in eastern Iowa. Iowa City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Iowa campus and the Iowa City Public Library.
| Population | 75130 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°39'40"N 91°31'49"W |
| Latitude | 41.6611300 |
| Longitude | -91.5301700 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sioux City
The second most populous city in Iowa. It is located on the Missouri River in northwestern Iowa. Sioux City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Sioux City Art Center and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.
| Population | 82651 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°29'60"N 96°24'1"W |
| Latitude | 42.4999900 |
| Longitude | -96.4003100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Sioux City: (-96.400135,42.499991)
Estimated Travel Time Between Iowa City and Sioux City
The distance between Iowa City and Sioux City is 469 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 12 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Iowa City and Sioux City. The current time is 07:05:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.94 liters (10.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Iowa City and Sioux City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Iowa City to Sioux City is $33.79 (diesel $47.81).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $33.79 | $37.01 | $41.8 | $47.81 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Iowa City and Sioux City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
