How far is Sheffield, IA from Sioux City, IA?
The driving distance from Sheffield, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164 miles (263.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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City in and county seat of Calhoun County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheffield and Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheffield and Sioux City.
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Start on West Gilman Street
1799 ft · 41 sec · West Gilman Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lincoln Street
624 ft · 14 sec · South Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto Gilman Street
2239 ft · 45 sec · Gilman Street
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Continue on Grant Street
106 m · 7 sec · Grant Street
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Continue on 250th Street
6.1 mi · 11 min · 250th Street
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Take the ramp left
2190 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
33.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Fort Dodge
3250 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
144.6 mi · 2 hr 51 min
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Turn right onto South Fairmount Street
3033 ft · 1 min · South Fairmount Street
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Continue on 6th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 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 Sheffield and Sioux City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sheffield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sioux City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheffield to Sioux City?
The road trip is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Rockwell City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Sheffield and 93.8 miles from Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164 miles (263.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.93 one way or $49.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sheffield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sioux City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheffield and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 164 mi (263.93 km).
#1 Sheffield
City in Franklin County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,096 |
| Coordinates | 42.8933000, -93.2152000 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| 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: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $24.93 | $49.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.76 | $61.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.06 | $70.12 |
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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