How far is New Hampton, IA from Sioux City, IA?

The driving distance from New Hampton, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 250.7 miles (403.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.6 miles (338.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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
250.75 mi
04h 03m
Flight
210.59 mi
338.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.59 mi
Kilometers
338.91 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.75 mi
Kilometers
403.55 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Sat, Apr 18, 8:14 AM CDT
Return by in New Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 12:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hampton
2026-04-18T04:10
Arrive Sioux City
Sat, Apr 18, 8:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 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
8:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Hampton
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
Duncombe
IA

City in Webster County, Iowa, in the United States

From New Hampton
125.3 mi
02h 01m
To Sioux City
125.5 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Hampton and Sioux City.

  1. 1

    Start on South Linn Avenue

    16 m · 8 sec · South Linn Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 210th Street

    1801 ft · 39 sec · 210th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kenwood Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Kenwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 200th Street

    11 mi · 15 min · 200th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 200th Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · 200th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    1761 ft · 50 sec · 5th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto 4th Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Brantingham Street

    759 ft · 26 sec · Brantingham Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Clark Street

    1319 ft · 34 sec · Clark Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1198 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Gilbert Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Gilbert Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto 185th Street

    862 ft · 14 sec · 185th Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Avenue of the Saints

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South: Des Moines

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on I 35 South: Des Moines

    2643 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    47.4 mi · 51 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Fort Dodge

    3250 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    144.6 mi · 2 hr 51 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Fairmount Street

    3033 ft · 1 min · South Fairmount Street

  22. 22

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hampton 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 20 West
145 mi · 58%
I 35 South
48.8 mi · 19%
Avenue of the Saints
32.9 mi · 13%
200th Street
11 mi · 4%
200th Avenue
5.02 mi · 2%
Gilbert Street
2.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 20 West

Merge slight left

145 mi · 02h 51m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
210.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncombe
02h 01m from New Hampton
Leave By
8:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving New Hampton and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Sioux City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Hampton to Sioux City?

The road trip is about 250.7 miles (403.5 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Duncombe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.3 miles from New Hampton and 125.5 miles from Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 210.6 miles (338.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 8:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.37 one way or $66.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around New Hampton and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Sioux City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hampton and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 210.59 mi (338.91 km).

New Hampton

#1 New Hampton

City in Iowa

Population3,382
Coordinates43.0591400, -92.3176800
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: South Linn Avenue (-92.317841, 43.059139)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.85 gal
33.49 L · about $33.37
Round trip
$66.75
17.7 gal · 66.98 L
Estimated CO2
78.6 kg one way
Round trip: 157.3 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.37 $66.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.64 $75.28
Premium $4.65 $41.19 $82.38
Diesel $5.30 $46.94 $93.88

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Hampton and Sioux City. The current time is 04:10:39.

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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.