How far is Saint Ansgar, IA from Sioux City, IA?

The driving distance from Saint Ansgar, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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
236.27 mi
03h 50m
Flight
186.24 mi
299.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.24 mi
Kilometers
299.73 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.27 mi
Kilometers
380.24 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Ansgar
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Ansgar
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Sioux City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Ansgar
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
Otho
IA

Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America

From Saint Ansgar
118 mi
01h 55m
To Sioux City
118.3 mi
01h 55m

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
6 to 17 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 Saint Ansgar and Sioux City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Ansgar and Sioux City.

  1. 1

    Start on Train Lane

    18 m · 5 sec · Train Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    1735 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1280 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Foothill Avenue

    1132 ft · 25 sec · Foothill Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 420th Street

    4 mi · 7 min · 420th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Balsam Avenue

    6 mi · 11 min · Balsam Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 9

    9.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 9

  8. 8

    Continue on East South Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East South Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 9

    7.1 mi · 10 min · State Highway 9

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1988 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Avenue of the Saints

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Fort Dodge

    3250 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    144.6 mi · 2 hr 51 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Fairmount Street

    3033 ft · 1 min · South Fairmount Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 20 West
145 mi · 61%
Avenue of the Saints
60.5 mi · 26%
State Highway 9
16.9 mi · 7%
Balsam Avenue
5.99 mi · 3%
420th Street
4.01 mi · 2%
East South Street
1.03 mi
Longest Stretch

US 20 West

Merge slight left

145 mi · 02h 51m

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
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
186.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otho
01h 55m from Saint Ansgar
Leave By
9:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Ansgar 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 Saint Ansgar to Sioux City?

The road trip is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Otho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118 miles from Saint Ansgar and 118.3 miles from Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 9:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.45 one way or $62.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Ansgar and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 186.24 mi (299.73 km).

Saint Ansgar

#1 Saint Ansgar

City

Population1,125
Coordinates43.3783000, -92.9188100
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Train Lane (-92.918743, 43.378334)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.34 gal
31.56 L · about $31.45
Round trip
$62.90
16.68 gal · 63.12 L
Estimated CO2
74.1 kg one way
Round trip: 148.2 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.45 $62.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.47 $70.94
Premium $4.65 $38.81 $77.63
Diesel $5.30 $44.24 $88.47

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 Saint Ansgar and Sioux City. The current time is 21:13:29.

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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.