How far is Rock Rapids, IA from Sioux City, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rock Rapids and Sioux City is 65.06 miles (104.7 km).
Flight distance from Rock Rapids, IA to Sioux City, IA is 65.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Rock Rapids to Sioux City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rock Rapids, Iowa to Sioux City, Iowa is: 68.5 miles (110.24 km) by car.
Driving from Rock Rapids to Sioux City will take approximately 01 hours 16 minutes.
#1 Rock Rapids
City in Iowa
| Population | 2518 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°25'38"N 96°10'33"W |
| Latitude | 43.4271900 |
| Longitude | -96.1758600 |
| Altitude | 423 |
| 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 Rock Rapids and Sioux City
The distance between Rock Rapids and Sioux City is 110 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 13 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 Rock Rapids and Sioux City. The current time is 08:10:07.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 42 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 22 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 51 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.15 liters (2.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rock Rapids and Sioux City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rock Rapids to Sioux City is $7.94 (diesel $11.24).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $7.94 | $8.7 | $9.82 | $11.24 |
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 April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rock Rapids 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.
