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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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 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Plymouth County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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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.
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Start on 2nd Street Northwest
131 m · 25 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Albany Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Albany Avenue
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Continue on Albany Place
2626 ft · 54 sec · Albany Place
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Continue on County Road K64
3.7 mi · 5 min · County Road K64
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Turn right
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
20.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR D12, US 75 Business: Floyd Boulevard, 46th Street
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto 18th Street
73 m · 8 sec · 18th Street
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Turn left onto Terminal Drive
2076 ft · 51 sec · Terminal Drive
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Continue straight
1128 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto 11th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 11th Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
793 ft · 25 sec · Court Street
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Turn right 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 Orange City and Sioux City.
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.
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.
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 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).
#1 Orange City
City in Western Iowa
| Population | 6,182 |
| Coordinates | 43.0072100, -96.0583500 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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