How far is Osceola County, IA from Sioux City, IA?

The driving distance from Osceola County, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
82.39 mi
01h 26m
Flight
72.3 mi
116.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.3 mi
Kilometers
116.36 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.39 mi
Kilometers
132.6 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Thu, Oct 15, 1:26 PM CDT
Return by in Osceola County
Thu, Oct 15, 2:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osceola County
2026-10-15T11:59
Arrive Sioux City
Thu, Oct 15, 1:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osceola County
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Alton
IA

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

From Osceola County
41.1 mi
00h 43m
To Sioux City
41.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Osceola County and Sioux City.

  1. 1

    Start on Silver Avenue

    1455 ft · 1 min · Silver Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 190th Street

    1.6 km · 4 min · 190th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Highway A30

    3 mi · 4 min · County Highway A30

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 220th Street

    6 mi · 8 min · 220th Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Olive Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Olive Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto 230th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 230th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    44.3 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    20.2 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

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

    4 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    73 m · 8 sec · 18th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Terminal Drive

    2076 ft · 51 sec · Terminal Drive

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1128 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 11th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Court Street

    793 ft · 25 sec · Court Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Osceola County 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
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
230th Street
21.1 mi · 26%
220th Street
5.98 mi · 7%
CR D12
4.02 mi · 5%
County Highway A30
3 mi · 4%
190th Street
1 mi · 1%
Olive Avenue
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

44.3 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alton
00h 43m from Osceola County
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Osceola County and Rain Showers near Sioux City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Osceola County to Sioux City?

The road trip is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Osceola County and 41.3 miles from Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.24 one way or $24.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Osceola County and Rain Showers near Sioux City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osceola County and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 72.3 mi (116.36 km).

Osceola County

#1 Osceola County

County in Iowa, United States

Population5,987
Coordinates43.3785700, -95.6236900
Altitude477
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Avenue (-95.622981, 43.378572)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.01 L · about $12.24
Round trip
$24.47
5.82 gal · 22.02 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.21 $12.24 $24.47
Mid-grade $4.47 $13.02 $26.04
Premium $5.10 $14.84 $29.69
Diesel $6.07 $17.67 $35.33

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Osceola County and Sioux City. The current time is 11:59:29.

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.