How far is Lenox, IA from Sioux City, IA?
The driving distance from Lenox, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.6 miles (236 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lenox and Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenox and Sioux City.
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Start on North Maple Street
9 m · 4 sec · North Maple Street
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Turn right onto West Temple Street
944 ft · 43 sec · West Temple Street
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Turn right onto North Brooks Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Brooks Street
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Continue on Sycamore Avenue
5.5 mi · 10 min · Sycamore Avenue
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 148
1584 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 148
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Continue on Quincy Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Quincy Street
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Continue on State Highway 148
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 148
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Continue on Ironwood Avenue
8.1 mi · 12 min · Ironwood Avenue
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Continue on 750th Street
19.2 mi · 29 min · 750th Street
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Continue on Michigan Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
119 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Main Street
1431 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 148
2154 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 148
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Continue on 750th Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · 750th Street
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Take the ramp left
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
42.4 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North: Sioux City
2271 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
75.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street
1582 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard
3174 ft · 1 min · South Floyd Boulevard
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Turn left onto 5th Street
121 m · 15 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Iowa Street
105 m · 7 sec · Iowa Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Street
130 m · 17 sec · 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 Lenox 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.
I 29 North
Merge slight left
75.3 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lenox and 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 Lenox to Sioux City?
The road trip is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Minden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.5 miles from Lenox and 94.8 miles from Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.6 miles (236 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lenox and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sioux City.
Stop Ideas Near Minden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lenox and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 146.62 mi (235.96 km).
#1 Lenox
Human settlement in Taylor County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,386 |
| Coordinates | 40.8816500, -94.5619100 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| 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: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.19 | $50.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.41 | $56.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.09 | $62.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.43 | $70.86 |
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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