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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Akron, IA is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.5 mi
00h 44m
Flight
24.12 mi
38.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.12 mi
Kilometers
38.82 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.5 mi
Kilometers
44.25 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Akron
Sun, Apr 12, 8:14 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Sun, Apr 12, 8:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-04-12T07:30
Arrive Akron
Sun, Apr 12, 8:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sioux City
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westfield
IA

City in Iowa, USA

From Sioux City
13.7 mi
00h 22m
To Akron
13.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    912 ft · 42 sec · 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Nebraska Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Nebraska Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 18th Street

    122 m · 15 sec · 18th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pierce Street

    1 km · 2 min · Pierce Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Stone Park Boulevard

    3 mi · 7 min · Stone Park Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Broken Kettle Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Broken Kettle Road

  8. 8

    Continue on K18S

    5.8 mi · 8 min · K18S

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 12

    10.6 mi · 15 min · State Highway 12

  10. 10

    Continue on Portland Street

    933 ft · 18 sec · Portland Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1418 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 12

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 3

    4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 3

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 12

    2285 ft · 59 sec · State Highway 12

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Reed Street

    84 m · 18 sec · Reed Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    16 m · 2 sec · North 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 12
11.3 mi · 41%
K18S
5.79 mi · 21%
State Highway 3
4.74 mi · 17%
Stone Park Boulevard
2.98 mi · 11%
Broken Kettle Road
0.89 mi · 3%
Nebraska Street
0.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 12

Turn right onto State Highway 12

10.6 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
24.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westfield
00h 22m from Sioux City
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sioux City and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Westfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Sioux City and 13.7 miles from Akron.

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

The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sioux City and Chance Rain Showers near Akron.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Akron. Straight-line distance: 24.12 mi (38.82 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Akron

#2 Akron

City in Plymouth County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,454
Coordinates42.8288800, -96.5594800
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Akron (-96.55948, 42.82888)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.67 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.32
1.94 gal · 7.34 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.66 $7.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.13 $8.25
Premium $4.65 $4.51 $9.03
Diesel $5.30 $5.14 $10.29

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Akron. The current time is 07:30:47.

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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.