How far is Polk City, IA from Sioux City, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Polk City and Sioux City is 146.6 miles (235.92 km).
Flight distance from Polk City, IA to Sioux City, IA is 146.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Polk City to Sioux City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Polk City, Iowa to Sioux City, Iowa is: 186.03 miles (299.39 km) by car.
Driving from Polk City to Sioux City will take approximately 03 hours 08 minutes.
#1 Polk City
American city in Iowa
| Population | 4961 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°46'17"N 93°42'47"W |
| Latitude | 41.7713800 |
| Longitude | -93.7130000 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sioux City
The second most populous city in Iowa. It is located on the Missouri River in northwestern Iowa. Sioux City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Sioux City Art Center and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.
| Population | 82651 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°29'60"N 96°24'1"W |
| Latitude | 42.4999900 |
| Longitude | -96.4003100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Sioux City: (-96.400135,42.499991)
Estimated Travel Time Between Polk City and Sioux City
The distance between Polk City and Sioux City is 299 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 19 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Polk City and Sioux City. The current time is 06:05:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 39 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 43 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.85 liters (6.56 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Polk City and Sioux City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Polk City to Sioux City is $21.56 (diesel $30.51).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $21.56 | $23.62 | $26.68 | $30.51 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 10, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Polk City and Sioux City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
