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

The driving distance from Remsen, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.48 mi
00h 44m
Flight
30.71 mi
49.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.71 mi
Kilometers
49.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.48 mi
Kilometers
58.71 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM CDT
Return by in Remsen
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Remsen
2026-04-23T05:29
Arrive Sioux City
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Remsen
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Merrill
IA

City in Plymouth County, Iowa

From Remsen
18.6 mi
00h 22m
To Sioux City
17.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
25 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    2276 ft · 2 min · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 3

    940 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 3

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road L12

    4 mi · 6 min · County Road L12

  4. 4

    Turn right onto C38

    1 mi · 1 min · C38

  5. 5

    Continue on 210th Street

    5 mi · 7 min · 210th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road C38

    5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road C38

  7. 7

    Turn left

    15 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

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

    4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    73 m · 8 sec · 18th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Terminal Drive

    2076 ft · 51 sec · Terminal Drive

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1128 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 11th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Court Street

    793 ft · 25 sec · Court Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road C38
5.84 mi · 16%
210th Street
5.01 mi · 14%
County Road L12
4.04 mi · 11%
CR D12
4.02 mi · 11%
C38
1.01 mi · 3%
11th Street
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

15 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merrill
00h 22m from Remsen
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Remsen and Chance 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 Remsen to Sioux City?

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Merrill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Remsen and 17.9 miles from Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Remsen and Chance Rain Showers near Sioux City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Remsen and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 30.71 mi (49.43 km).

Remsen

#1 Remsen

City in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,607
Coordinates42.8147100, -95.9733500
Altitude405
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: South Washington Street (-95.973334, 42.814683)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.87 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.73
2.58 gal · 9.74 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.86 $9.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.49 $10.97
Premium $4.65 $6.00 $12.01
Diesel $5.30 $6.84 $13.68

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Remsen and Sioux City. The current time is 05:29:56.

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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.