How far is Oakland, IA from Sioux City, IA?
The driving distance from Oakland, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 117.4 miles (189 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Harrison County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Sioux City.
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Start on Oakland Avenue
34 m · 7 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Turn left onto North Kearney Street
112 m · 23 sec · North Kearney Street
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Turn left
137 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
1238 ft · 34 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Continue on Honeysuckle Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Honeysuckle Road
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Continue on 380th Street
5 mi · 7 min · 380th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 380th Street
6 mi · 8 min · 380th Street
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Turn right onto Tamarack Avenue
2657 ft · 47 sec · Tamarack Avenue
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Turn left onto 385th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · 385th Street
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Take the ramp left
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North: Sioux City
2271 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
75.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street
1582 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard
3174 ft · 1 min · South Floyd Boulevard
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Turn left onto 5th Street
121 m · 15 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Iowa Street
105 m · 7 sec · Iowa Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Street
130 m · 17 sec · 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 Oakland 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.
I 29 North
Merge slight left
75.3 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Oakland and Cloudy near Sioux City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Sioux City?
The road trip is about 117.4 miles (189 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Mondamin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Oakland and 58.8 miles from Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.30 one way or $32.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Oakland and Cloudy near Sioux City.
Stop Ideas Near Mondamin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mondamin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 97.13 mi (156.31 km).
#1 Oakland
Oakland is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3091600, -95.3966700 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| 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: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $3.94 | $16.30 | $32.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $17.71 | $35.41 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $20.03 | $40.05 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $24.88 | $49.76 |
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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