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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Asbury, IA is about 298.9 miles (481.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287.7 miles (463 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m 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
298.94 mi
05h 55m
Flight
287.67 mi
462.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.67 mi
Kilometers
462.96 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.94 mi
Kilometers
481.09 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asbury
Thu, May 14, 11:36 PM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Fri, May 15, 5:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-05-14T17:41
Arrive Asbury
Thu, May 14, 11:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sioux City
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
Williams
IA

City in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States

From Sioux City
149.1 mi
02h 57m
To Asbury
149.9 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Court Street

    767 ft · 27 sec · Court Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    122 m · 19 sec · 7th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Iowa Street

    129 m · 24 sec · Iowa Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Fairmount Street

    3030 ft · 1 min · Fairmount Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gordon Drive

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 20

    39.4 mi · 47 min · Highway 20

  10. 10

    Continue on United States Highway 20

    8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20

  11. 11

    Continue on 220th Street

    165.9 mi · 3 hr 11 min · 220th Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    77.5 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northwest Arterial

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Northwest Arterial

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Asbury Road

    2907 ft · 1 min · Asbury Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Asbury Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
243 mi · 81%
Highway 20
39.4 mi · 13%
United States Highway 20
8.31 mi · 3%
Gordon Drive
3.45 mi · 1%
Northwest Arterial
1.86 mi · 1%
6th Street
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

220th Street

Continue on 220th Street

166 mi · 03h 11m

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
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
287.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williams
02h 57m from Sioux City
Leave By
5:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sioux City and Sunny near Asbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 298.9 miles (481.1 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?

Williams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.1 miles from Sioux City and 149.9 miles from Asbury.

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

The direct path is about 287.7 miles (463 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 5:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.78 one way or $79.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sioux City and Sunny near Asbury.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Asbury. Straight-line distance: 287.67 mi (462.96 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Asbury

City in Iowa, United States

Population5,841
Coordinates42.5144500, -90.7515200
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Asbury (-90.75152, 42.51445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 481 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.55 gal
39.93 L · about $39.78
Round trip
$79.57
21.1 gal · 79.86 L
Estimated CO2
93.8 kg one way
Round trip: 187.5 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.78 $79.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.87 $89.74
Premium $4.65 $49.10 $98.20
Diesel $5.30 $55.96 $111.91

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Asbury. The current time is 17:41:03.

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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.