How far is Sibley, IA from Sioux City, IA?

The driving distance from Sibley, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.67 mi
01h 17m
Flight
70.25 mi
113.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.25 mi
Kilometers
113.05 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.67 mi
Kilometers
123.39 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Tue, May 12, 10:51 PM CDT
Return by in Sibley
Wed, May 13, 12:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sibley
2026-05-12T21:33
Arrive Sioux City
Tue, May 12, 10:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sibley
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Alton
IA

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

From Sibley
38.3 mi
00h 38m
To Sioux City
38.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph WNW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sibley and Sioux City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sibley and Sioux City.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue

    1748 ft · 35 sec · 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Highway 60

    631 ft · 13 sec · Old Highway 60

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 60 Business

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 60 Business

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1821 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    49.2 mi · 57 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    20.2 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR D12, US 75 Business: Floyd Boulevard, 46th Street

    4 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    73 m · 8 sec · 18th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Terminal Drive

    2076 ft · 51 sec · Terminal Drive

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1128 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 11th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Court Street

    793 ft · 25 sec · Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sibley 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 60 Business
70.4 mi · 92%
CR D12
4.02 mi · 5%
11th Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Terminal Drive
0.61 mi · 1%
2nd Avenue
0.33 mi
9th Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 60 Business

Merge slight left

49.2 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alton
00h 38m from Sibley
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Sibley and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Sioux City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sibley to Sioux City?

The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Sibley and 38.4 miles from Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Sibley and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Sioux City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sibley and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 70.25 mi (113.05 km).

Sibley

#1 Sibley

City in Iowa

Population2,586
Coordinates43.3991400, -95.7519600
Altitude462
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue (-95.751885, 43.399134)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.24 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.44
5.42 gal · 20.48 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.22 $20.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.53 $23.05
Premium $4.65 $12.61 $25.22
Diesel $5.30 $14.37 $28.75

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Sibley and Sioux City. The current time is 21:33:53.

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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.