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

The driving distance from Orange, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.58 mi
03h 24m
Flight
206.16 mi
331.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.16 mi
Kilometers
331.78 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.58 mi
Kilometers
342.11 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Sat, Nov 7, 6:33 AM CST
Return by in Orange
Sat, Nov 7, 9:58 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange
2026-11-07T03:09
Arrive Sioux City
Sat, Nov 7, 6:33 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Moorland
IA

Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America

From Orange
106.1 mi
01h 42m
To Sioux City
106.4 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kimball Avenue

    975 ft · 32 sec · Kimball Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Orange Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Orange Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ansborough Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ansborough Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1888 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    156.3 mi · 3 hr · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Continue on 160th Street

    6.4 mi · 7 min · 160th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on United States Highway 20

    1.9 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 20

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 20

    42.9 mi · 53 min · Highway 20

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Fairmount Street

    3033 ft · 1 min · South Fairmount Street

  10. 10

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
156 mi · 74%
Highway 20
42.9 mi · 20%
160th Street
6.44 mi · 3%
Ansborough Avenue
2.2 mi · 1%
United States Highway 20
1.87 mi · 1%
West Orange Road
1 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

156 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
206.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moorland
01h 42m from Orange
Leave By
10:10 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orange and Mostly Sunny near Sioux City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Moorland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from Orange and 106.4 miles from Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.54 one way or $59.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orange and Mostly Sunny near Sioux City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 206.16 mi (331.78 km).

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#1 Orange

Orange is a place in Iowa, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.4258200, -92.3565800
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Kimball Avenue (-92.356982, 42.425823)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.5 gal
28.4 L · about $29.54
Round trip
$59.07
15 gal · 56.8 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.3 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $29.54 $59.07
Mid-grade $4.28 $32.08 $64.16
Premium $4.84 $36.28 $72.55
Diesel $6.01 $45.07 $90.15

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange and Sioux City. The current time is 03:09:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.