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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Belmond, IA is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.5 miles (231 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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
171.96 mi
03h 33m
Flight
143.54 mi
231 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.54 mi
Kilometers
231 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.96 mi
Kilometers
276.74 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belmond
Wed, Apr 15, 9:58 PM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Thu, Apr 16, 1:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-04-15T18:24
Arrive Belmond
Wed, Apr 15, 9:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:52 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
Jolley
IA

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

From Sioux City
85.8 mi
01h 46m
To Belmond
86.2 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 44 min · 220th Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69

    1946 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Little Wall Lake Road

    19.7 mi · 27 min · Little Wall Lake Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 220th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 220th Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    8 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    694 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Northeast

    19 m · 3 sec · 2nd Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
90.6 mi · 53%
Highway 20
39.4 mi · 23%
Little Wall Lake Road
19.7 mi · 11%
United States Highway 20
8.31 mi · 5%
Gordon Drive
3.45 mi · 2%
6th Street
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

220th Street

Continue on 220th Street

89.8 mi · 01h 44m

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
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
143.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jolley
01h 46m from Sioux City
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sioux City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Belmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Jolley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.8 miles from Sioux City and 86.2 miles from Belmond.

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

The direct path is about 143.5 miles (231 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.89 one way or $45.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sioux City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Belmond.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Belmond. Straight-line distance: 143.54 mi (231 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Belmond

City in Wright County, Iowa, United States

Population2,235
Coordinates42.8460800, -93.6141000
Altitude359
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Belmond (-93.6141, 42.84608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.97 L · about $22.89
Round trip
$45.78
12.14 gal · 45.94 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.89 $45.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.82 $51.63
Premium $4.65 $28.25 $56.50
Diesel $5.30 $32.20 $64.39

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Belmond. The current time is 18:24:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.