How far is Lone Tree, IA from Sioux City, IA?

The driving distance from Lone Tree, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 307.7 miles (495.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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
307.68 mi
04h 50m
Flight
264.78 mi
426.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.78 mi
Kilometers
426.13 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.68 mi
Kilometers
495.16 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Sun, May 31, 6:49 AM CDT
Return by in Lone Tree
Sun, May 31, 11:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lone Tree
2026-05-31T01:58
Arrive Sioux City
Sun, May 31, 6:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lone Tree
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
Buckeye
IA

Township in Hardin County, Iowa

From Lone Tree
153.7 mi
02h 25m
To Sioux City
154 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lone Tree and Sioux City.

  1. 1

    Start on West Commercial Street

    25 m · 9 sec · West Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Devoe Street

    1367 ft · 27 sec · Devoe Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Wapsi Avenue Southeast

    1500 ft · 37 sec · Wapsi Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 22

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Highway 22

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 22

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 22

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1631 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    87 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Avenue of the Saints

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints

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

  9. 9

    Continue on 160th Street

    6.4 mi · 7 min · 160th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on United States Highway 20

    1.9 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 20

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 20

    42.9 mi · 53 min · Highway 20

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Fairmount Street

    3033 ft · 1 min · South Fairmount Street

  13. 13

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
247 mi · 80%
Highway 20
42.9 mi · 14%
160th Street
6.44 mi · 2%
Highway 22
4.38 mi · 1%
State Highway 22
2.64 mi · 1%
United States Highway 20
1.87 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
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
264.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckeye
02h 25m from Lone Tree
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Lone Tree 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 Lone Tree to Sioux City?

The road trip is about 307.7 miles (495.2 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.7 miles from Lone Tree and 154 miles from Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.95 one way or $81.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Lone Tree and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sioux City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lone Tree and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 264.78 mi (426.13 km).

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#1 Lone Tree

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

Population1,384
Coordinates41.4880800, -91.4259900
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: West Commercial Street (-91.42598, 41.488253)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.86 gal
41.1 L · about $40.95
Round trip
$81.91
21.72 gal · 82.2 L
Estimated CO2
96.5 kg one way
Round trip: 193 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.95 $81.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.19 $92.38
Premium $4.65 $50.54 $101.08
Diesel $5.30 $57.60 $115.20

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lone Tree and Sioux City. The current time is 01:58:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.