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

The driving distance from Perry, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 150.5 miles (242.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
150.53 mi
02h 44m
Flight
126 mi
202.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126 mi
Kilometers
202.78 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.53 mi
Kilometers
242.25 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Fri, May 1, 5:12 AM CDT
Return by in Perry
Fri, May 1, 7:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Perry
2026-05-01T02:27
Arrive Sioux City
Fri, May 1, 5:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Perry
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
Dow City
IA

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

From Perry
75.8 mi
01h 22m
To Sioux City
74.8 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
59°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Willis Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Willis Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I Court

    845 ft · 19 sec · I Court

  3. 3

    Turn right onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    16.1 mi · 22 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Railway Street

    2631 ft · 55 sec · Railway Street

  5. 5

    Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    34.3 mi · 48 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on West 6th Street

    1350 ft · 21 sec · West 6th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    13.7 mi · 19 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 270th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 270th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto U Avenue

    7.4 mi · 10 min · U Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Pearl Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Pearl Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Fulton Street

    7.5 mi · 10 min · East Fulton Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto IA 37

    1 km · 1 min · IA 37

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 37

    22.5 mi · 31 min · State Highway 37

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 175

    6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 175

  15. 15

    Continue on Iowa Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Iowa Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 175

    3132 ft · 53 sec · State Highway 175

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right

    2389 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 38 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street

    1582 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard

    3174 ft · 1 min · South Floyd Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    121 m · 13 sec · 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Iowa Street

    105 m · 7 sec · Iowa Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on 6th Street

    130 m · 16 sec · 6th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
64 mi · 43%
State Highway 175
42.4 mi · 28%
State Highway 37
22.5 mi · 15%
East Fulton Street
7.47 mi · 5%
U Avenue
7.37 mi · 5%
Iowa Avenue
1.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 175

Merge slight left

34.6 mi · 00h 38m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
126 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dow City
01h 22m from Perry
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Perry and Widespread Frost then 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 Perry to Sioux City?

The road trip is about 150.5 miles (242.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Dow City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.8 miles from Perry and 74.8 miles from Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 126 miles (202.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Perry and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Sioux City.

Stop Ideas Near Dow City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dow City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dow City.

RAIL

Omaha

84 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Perry and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 126 mi (202.78 km).

Perry

#1 Perry

City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States

Population7,896
Coordinates41.8386000, -94.1071800
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Willis Avenue (-94.107153, 41.838503)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.11 L · about $20.02
Round trip
$40.05
10.62 gal · 40.22 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.02 $40.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.58 $45.17
Premium $4.65 $24.71 $49.43
Diesel $5.30 $28.16 $56.33

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Perry and Sioux City. The current time is 02:27:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.