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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Halfway Point
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City in Webster County, Iowa, in the United States
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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.
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Start on South Linn Avenue
16 m · 8 sec · South Linn Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on 210th Street
1801 ft · 39 sec · 210th Street
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Turn right onto Kenwood Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Kenwood Avenue
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Turn left onto 200th Street
11 mi · 15 min · 200th Street
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Continue on 200th Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · 200th Avenue
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Continue on 5th Avenue
1761 ft · 50 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn straight onto 4th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Brantingham Street
759 ft · 26 sec · Brantingham Street
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Turn right onto Clark Street
1319 ft · 34 sec · Clark Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1198 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Gilbert Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Gilbert Street
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Turn straight onto 185th Street
862 ft · 14 sec · 185th Street
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Take the ramp right
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
32.9 mi · 38 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South: Des Moines
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 35 South: Des Moines
2643 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
47.4 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Fort Dodge
3250 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
144.6 mi · 2 hr 51 min
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Turn right onto South Fairmount Street
3033 ft · 1 min · South Fairmount Street
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Continue on 6th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 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 New Hampton and Sioux City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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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?
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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).
#1 New Hampton
City in Iowa
| Population | 3,382 |
| Coordinates | 43.0591400, -92.3176800 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| 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: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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