How far is Jesup, IA from Sioux City, IA?

The driving distance from Jesup, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221 miles (355.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.15 mi
03h 37m
Flight
220.93 mi
355.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.93 mi
Kilometers
355.56 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.15 mi
Kilometers
367.17 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Fri, May 1, 2:20 PM CDT
Return by in Jesup
Fri, May 1, 5:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jesup
2026-05-01T10:43
Arrive Sioux City
Fri, May 1, 2:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jesup
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Otho
IA

Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America

From Jesup
114 mi
01h 48m
To Sioux City
114.2 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jesup and Sioux City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jesup and Sioux City.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    2671 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street

    1998 ft · 42 sec · South Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Benson Shady Grove Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Benson Shady Grove Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1871 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    160.2 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Avenue of the Saints

  7. 7

    Continue on 160th Street

    6.4 mi · 7 min · 160th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on United States Highway 20

    1.9 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 20

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 20

    42.9 mi · 53 min · Highway 20

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Fairmount Street

    3033 ft · 1 min · South Fairmount Street

  11. 11

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
160 mi · 70%
Highway 20
42.9 mi · 19%
Benson Shady Grove Avenue
14.3 mi · 6%
160th Street
6.44 mi · 3%
United States Highway 20
1.87 mi · 1%
6th Street
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints

160 mi · 03h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
221 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otho
01h 48m from Jesup
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Jesup and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Sioux City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jesup to Sioux City?

The road trip is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Otho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114 miles from Jesup and 114.2 miles from Sioux City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 221 miles (355.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.36 one way or $60.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Jesup and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Sioux City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jesup and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 220.93 mi (355.56 km).

Jesup

#1 Jesup

City in the United States

Population2,711
Coordinates42.4755400, -92.0637900
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street (-92.063511, 42.475545)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.05 gal
30.48 L · about $30.36
Round trip
$60.71
16.1 gal · 60.96 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 143.1 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.36 $60.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.24 $68.47
Premium $4.65 $37.46 $74.93
Diesel $5.30 $42.70 $85.39

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Jesup and Sioux City. The current time is 10:43:02.

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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.