How far is Pocahontas, IA from Sioux City, IA?
The driving distance from Pocahontas, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pocahontas and Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocahontas and Sioux City.
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Start on 3rd Avenue Northwest
22 m · 5 sec · 3rd Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1019 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · West Elm Avenue
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Continue on 520th Street
10.2 mi · 14 min · 520th Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 3
1090 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 3
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Continue on 110th Avenue
1.1 km · 56 sec · 110th Avenue
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Turn straight onto State Highway 3
1846 ft · 29 sec · State Highway 3
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Continue on 530th Street
27.7 mi · 38 min · 530th Street
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Continue on State Highway 3
2105 ft · 33 sec · State Highway 3
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Turn straight onto 530th Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · 530th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 977
1852 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 977
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Continue on East Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Continue on 530th Street
14.5 mi · 20 min · 530th Street
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Continue on County Road C38
3 mi · 4 min · County Road C38
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Continue on 210th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 210th Street
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Continue on C38
3.1 mi · 4 min · C38
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Continue on 210th Street
5 mi · 7 min · 210th Street
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Continue on County Road C38
5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road C38
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Turn left
15 mi · 19 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 Pocahontas 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.
530th Street
Continue on 530th Street
27.7 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pocahontas and 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 Pocahontas to Sioux City?
The road trip is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Pocahontas and 50.1 miles from Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pocahontas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sioux City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pocahontas and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 89.51 mi (144.05 km).
#1 Pocahontas
City in and county seat of Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,630 |
| Coordinates | 42.7355300, -94.6691500 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.43 | $32.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.72 | $37.45 |
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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