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

The driving distance from Robins, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 258.7 miles (416.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
258.76 mi
04h 04m
Flight
243.73 mi
392.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.73 mi
Kilometers
392.24 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.76 mi
Kilometers
416.43 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM CDT
Return by in Robins
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robins
2026-04-22T20:20
Arrive Sioux City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robins
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Duncombe
IA

City in Webster County, Iowa, in the United States

From Robins
129 mi
02h 02m
To Sioux City
129.7 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 2nd Street

    91 m · 18 sec · South 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Center Point Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Center Point Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Home Road

    2214 ft · 37 sec · County Home Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    42 mi · 46 min · Avenue of the Saints

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    160.2 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Avenue of the Saints

  8. 8

    Continue on 160th Street

    6.4 mi · 7 min · 160th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on United States Highway 20

    1.9 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 20

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 20

    42.9 mi · 53 min · Highway 20

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Fairmount Street

    3033 ft · 1 min · South Fairmount Street

  12. 12

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  14. 14

    Turn left 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 Robins 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
202 mi · 78%
Highway 20
42.9 mi · 17%
160th Street
6.44 mi · 2%
United States Highway 20
1.87 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1.5 mi · 1%
6th Street
0.93 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints

160 mi · 03h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
243.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncombe
02h 02m from Robins
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Robins and Sunny near Sioux City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Robins to Sioux City?

The road trip is about 258.7 miles (416.4 km) and usually takes 04h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Duncombe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129 miles from Robins and 129.7 miles from Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.43 one way or $68.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Robins and Sunny near Sioux City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robins and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 243.73 mi (392.24 km).

Robins

#1 Robins

City in Linn County, Iowa, United States

Population3,570
Coordinates42.0711100, -91.6668400
Altitude259
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 2nd Street (-91.667123, 42.071112)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.13 gal
34.56 L · about $34.43
Round trip
$68.86
18.26 gal · 69.12 L
Estimated CO2
81.1 kg one way
Round trip: 162.3 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.43 $68.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.83 $77.66
Premium $4.65 $42.49 $84.98
Diesel $5.30 $48.43 $96.85

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 Robins and Sioux City. The current time is 20:20:20.

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.