How far is Maharishi Vedic City, IA from Sioux City, IA?
The driving distance from Maharishi Vedic City, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 312.5 miles (503 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248 miles (399.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maharishi Vedic City and Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maharishi Vedic City and Sioux City.
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Start on Observatory Drive
780 ft · 36 sec · Observatory Drive
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Turn right onto Jasmine Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Jasmine Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 185th Street
2659 ft · 1 min · 185th Street
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Turn right onto Kelp Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kelp Avenue
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Continue on North 18th Avenue
1384 ft · 41 sec · North 18th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Stone Avenue
1337 ft · 37 sec · West Stone Avenue
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Continue on North 23rd Street
1411 ft · 41 sec · North 23rd Street
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Turn right onto West Grimes Avenue
2072 ft · 47 sec · West Grimes Avenue
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Turn left onto North 28th Street
1344 ft · 29 sec · North 28th Street
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Turn right onto West Burlington Avenue
1847 ft · 37 sec · West Burlington Avenue
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Continue on Old US 34
1.6 km · 2 min · Old US 34
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Take the ramp right toward US 34, IA 163 West: Ottumwa
2240 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
32.5 mi · 38 min
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Continue straight
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 92: Oskaloosa, Knoxville
2175 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto A Avenue West
32.4 mi · 36 min · A Avenue West
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Turn right
575 ft · 7 sec
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Continue on State Highway 5
19.2 mi · 23 min · State Highway 5
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-35 north: Minneapolis
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west: Council Bluffs
2455 ft · 1 min · Ramp 72 J
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Merge slight left onto John MacVicar Freeway
2827 ft · 40 sec · John MacVicar Freeway
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Merge slight right
94.8 mi · 1 hr 42 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 Maharishi Vedic City and Sioux City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
John MacVicar Freeway
Merge slight right
94.8 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Sunny leaving Maharishi Vedic City and Sunny near Sioux City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maharishi Vedic City to Sioux City?
The road trip is about 312.5 miles (503 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Stuart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.2 miles from Maharishi Vedic City and 155.3 miles from Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248 miles (399.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.5 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 7:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.59 one way or $83.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maharishi Vedic City and Sunny near Sioux City.
Stop Ideas Near Stuart
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 Stuart.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maharishi Vedic City and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 248.01 mi (399.13 km).
#1 Maharishi Vedic City
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,295 |
| Coordinates | 41.0525200, -91.9949000 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 503 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $41.59 | $83.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.91 | $93.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.33 | $102.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.50 | $117.01 |
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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