How far is Jefferson, IA from Sioux City, IA?
The driving distance from Jefferson, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (175 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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 02h 17m.
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 Sac County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson and Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and Sioux City.
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Start on West Lincolnway Street
7 m · 8 sec · West Lincolnway Street
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street
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Continue on N Avenue
7.6 mi · 10 min · N Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on N Avenue
1516 ft · 24 sec · N Avenue
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Continue on 140th Street
4.5 mi · 6 min · 140th Street
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Continue on Harding Street
1516 ft · 30 sec · Harding Street
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Continue on Harding Street
73 m · 7 sec · Harding Street
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Continue on Fitzpatrick Street
2447 ft · 1 min · Fitzpatrick Street
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Continue on I Avenue
3.5 mi · 5 min · I Avenue
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Continue on Waukon Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · Waukon Avenue
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Turn left onto 360th Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · 360th Street
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Continue on 5th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Sigourney Avenue
11.6 mi · 16 min · Sigourney Avenue
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Turn left
94.5 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Turn right onto South Fairmount Street
3033 ft · 1 min · South Fairmount Street
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Continue on 6th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 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 Jefferson and Sioux City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
94.5 mi · 01h 54m
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 Jefferson and Slight 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 Jefferson to Sioux City?
The road trip is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Early is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Jefferson and 67.8 miles from Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.7 miles (175 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sioux City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 108.73 mi (174.98 km).
#1 Jefferson
City in Greene County, Iowa
| Population | 4,075 |
| Coordinates | 42.0152600, -94.3774700 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| 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: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $17.99 | $35.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.29 | $40.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.30 | $50.60 |
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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