How far is Rock Valley, IA from Sioux City, IA?
The driving distance from Rock Valley, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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City in Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Valley and Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Valley and Sioux City.
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Start on 15th Street
9 m · 3 sec · 15th Street
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue
3127 ft · 2 min · 16th Avenue
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Continue on Elmwood Avenue
7.8 mi · 11 min · Elmwood Avenue
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Turn right onto 390th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 390th Street
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Turn left onto Eagle Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Eagle Avenue
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Turn right onto 450th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 450th Street
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Turn left onto Dipper Avenue
6.1 mi · 8 min · Dipper Avenue
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Continue on County Road K22
7 mi · 10 min · County Road K22
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Continue on State Highway 3
1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on County Road K22
16.4 mi · 22 min · County Road K22
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Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn left onto 36th Street
2120 ft · 1 min · 36th Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
2.2 mi · 6 min · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
158 m · 28 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left
35 m · 9 sec
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0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Valley 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.
County Road K22
Continue on County Road K22
16.4 mi · 00h 23m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Valley to Sioux City?
The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Craig is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Rock Valley and 26.9 miles from Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rock Valley and Chance Rain Showers near Sioux City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Valley and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 49.02 mi (78.89 km).
#1 Rock Valley
City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 3,901 |
| Coordinates | 43.2052600, -96.2950300 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.16 | $14.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.84 | $17.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
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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