How far is Orange City, IA from Sioux City, IA?

The driving distance from Orange City, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.95 mi
00h 47m
Flight
39.1 mi
62.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.1 mi
Kilometers
62.93 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.95 mi
Kilometers
67.52 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Mon, May 25, 8:56 AM CDT
Return by in Orange City
Mon, May 25, 9:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange City
2026-05-25T08:08
Arrive Sioux City
Mon, May 25, 8:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Merrill
IA

City in Plymouth County, Iowa

From Orange City
20.9 mi
00h 23m
To Sioux City
21.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
89°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orange City and Sioux City.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street Northwest

    131 m · 25 sec · 2nd Street Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Albany Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Albany Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Albany Place

    2626 ft · 54 sec · Albany Place

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road K64

    3.7 mi · 5 min · County Road K64

  5. 5

    Turn right

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    20.2 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR D12, US 75 Business: Floyd Boulevard, 46th Street

    4 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    73 m · 8 sec · 18th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Terminal Drive

    2076 ft · 51 sec · Terminal Drive

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1128 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 11th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Court Street

    793 ft · 25 sec · Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange City and Sioux City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road K64
23.9 mi · 57%
CR D12
4.02 mi · 10%
Albany Avenue
1.23 mi · 3%
11th Street
0.67 mi · 2%
Terminal Drive
0.61 mi · 1%
Albany Place
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road K64

Continue straight

20.2 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merrill
00h 23m from Orange City
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orange City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sioux City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orange City to Sioux City?

The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Merrill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Orange City and 21.1 miles from Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orange City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sioux City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange City and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 39.1 mi (62.93 km).

Orange City

#1 Orange City

City in Western Iowa

Population6,182
Coordinates43.0072100, -96.0583500
Altitude440
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street Northwest (-96.058351, 43.00718)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.6 L · about $5.58
Round trip
$11.16
2.96 gal · 11.2 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.58 $11.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.29 $12.59
Premium $4.65 $6.89 $13.78
Diesel $5.30 $7.85 $15.70

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange City and Sioux City. The current time is 08:08:32.

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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.