How far is North Sioux City, SD from Madison, SD?
The driving distance from North Sioux City, SD to Madison, SD is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107 miles (172.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Sioux City and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Sioux City and Madison.
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Start on Military Road
829 ft · 27 sec · Military Road
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Turn right onto River Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · River Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 29 North
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
106.7 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 34: Madison, Colman
1593 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto SD Highway 34
2.1 mi · 3 min · SD Highway 34
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Continue on Southeast 3rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast 3rd Street
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Continue on Southwest 3rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest 3rd Street
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Continue on SD Highway 34
13.1 mi · 19 min · SD Highway 34
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Continue on Southeast 10th Street
1 mi · 1 min · Southeast 10th Street
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Keep slight right
112 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto South Washington Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · South Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 2nd Street
1126 ft · 26 sec · Northeast 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Egan Avenue
117 m · 13 sec · North Egan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Egan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Sioux City and Madison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 29 North
Merge slight left
107 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Sioux City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Sioux City to Madison?
The road trip is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Worthing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.7 miles from North Sioux City and 62.8 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107 miles (172.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.82 one way or $33.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Sioux City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Sioux City and Madison. Straight-line distance: 106.99 mi (172.19 km).
#1 North Sioux City
City in Union County South Dakota, United States
| Population | 2,928 |
| Coordinates | 42.5272200, -96.4830900 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison
City in Lake County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 7,064 |
| Coordinates | 44.0060800, -97.1139500 |
| Altitude | 511 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Street Northeast (-97.113951, 44.006124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $16.82 | $33.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.97 | $37.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.76 | $41.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.66 | $47.31 |
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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