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

The driving distance from Malvern, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.06 mi
02h 00m
Flight
111.65 mi
179.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.65 mi
Kilometers
179.69 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.06 mi
Kilometers
206.09 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Tue, Jun 2, 7:22 AM CDT
Return by in Malvern
Tue, Jun 2, 9:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Malvern
2026-06-02T05:21
Arrive Sioux City
Tue, Jun 2, 7:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Malvern
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Modale
IA

City in Harrison County, Iowa, United States

From Malvern
63.9 mi
01h 00m
To Sioux City
64.2 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph ESE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway L63

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway L63

  3. 3

    Turn left

    12.2 mi · 18 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    16.1 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 29 North: Sioux City

    95.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street

    1582 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard

    3174 ft · 1 min · South Floyd Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    121 m · 15 sec · 5th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Iowa Street

    105 m · 7 sec · Iowa Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on 6th Street

    130 m · 17 sec · 6th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 North
95.9 mi · 75%
County Highway L63
17.1 mi · 13%
Main Street
0.93 mi · 1%
South Floyd Boulevard
0.6 mi
Floyd Boulevard
0.3 mi
Court Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 29 North

Continue on I 29 North: Sioux City

95.9 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Modale
01h 00m from Malvern
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Malvern and Partly Sunny then 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 Malvern to Sioux City?

The road trip is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Modale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Malvern and 64.2 miles from Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Malvern and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sioux City.

Stop Ideas Near Modale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Modale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Modale.

RAIL

Omaha

42 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

107 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Malvern and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 111.65 mi (179.69 km).

Malvern

#1 Malvern

City in Mills County, Iowa, United States

Population1,105
Coordinates41.0027800, -95.5852800
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-95.585124, 41.00278)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.11 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.09
9.04 gal · 34.22 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.04 $34.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.22 $38.45
Premium $4.65 $21.04 $42.07
Diesel $5.30 $23.97 $47.95

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Malvern and Sioux City. The current time is 05:21:42.

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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.