How far is Marcus, IA from Sioux City, IA?
The driving distance from Marcus, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 46.6 miles (75 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marcus and Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marcus and Sioux City.
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Start on North Main Street
21 m · 8 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Cedar Street
2229 ft · 2 min · East Cedar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Ames Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Ames Avenue
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Continue on D Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · D Avenue
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Turn right onto 530th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 530th Street
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Continue on County Road C38
3 mi · 4 min · County Road C38
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Continue on 210th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 210th Street
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Continue on C38
3.1 mi · 4 min · C38
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Continue on 210th Street
5 mi · 7 min · 210th Street
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Continue on County Road C38
5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road C38
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Turn left
15 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR D12, US 75 Business: Floyd Boulevard, 46th Street
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto 18th Street
73 m · 8 sec · 18th Street
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Turn left onto Terminal Drive
2076 ft · 51 sec · Terminal Drive
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Continue straight
1128 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto 11th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 11th Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
793 ft · 25 sec · Court Street
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Turn right 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 Marcus and Sioux City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
15 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Marcus 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 Marcus to Sioux City?
The road trip is about 46.6 miles (75 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Le Mars is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Marcus and 22.9 miles from Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marcus and Sunny near Sioux City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marcus and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 37.61 mi (60.52 km).
#1 Marcus
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,055 |
| Coordinates | 42.8258200, -95.8075100 |
| Altitude | 445 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.18 | $12.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.97 | $13.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
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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