How far is Sergeant Bluff, IA from Sioux City, IA?
The driving distance from Sergeant Bluff, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sergeant Bluff and Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sergeant Bluff and Sioux City.
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Start on 4th Street
118 m · 24 sec · 4th Street
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Turn sharp left onto South Lewis Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Lewis Boulevard
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Turn left onto Singing Hills Boulevard
1249 ft · 41 sec · Singing Hills Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 29 North
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street
1582 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard
3174 ft · 1 min · South Floyd Boulevard
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Turn left onto 5th Street
121 m · 15 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Iowa Street
105 m · 7 sec · Iowa Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Street
130 m · 17 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right
35 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sergeant Bluff 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.
I 29 North
Take the ramp right toward I 29 North
3.56 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Sergeant Bluff and Partly Cloudy near Sioux City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sergeant Bluff to Sioux City?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Bronson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Sergeant Bluff and 4.5 miles from Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Sergeant Bluff and Partly Cloudy near Sioux City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sergeant Bluff and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 6.97 mi (11.22 km).
#1 Sergeant Bluff
City in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 5,119 |
| Coordinates | 42.4038800, -96.3586400 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.09 | $2.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.23 | $2.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
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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