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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Britt, IA is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.83 mi
03h 52m
Flight
138.05 mi
222.17 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Sioux City.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.05 mi
Kilometers
222.17 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.83 mi
Kilometers
287.8 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Britt
Sat, Apr 18, 4:42 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Sat, Apr 18, 8:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-04-18T00:49
Arrive Britt
Sat, Apr 18, 4:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 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
9:14 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
89.2 mi
01h 56m
To Britt
89.6 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 23 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min · 220th Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1958 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1748 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on 230th Street

    4.4 mi · 6 min · 230th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Kenyon Road

    1184 ft · 24 sec · Kenyon Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    40.5 mi · 58 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East McGregor Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East McGregor Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 210th Street

    4 mi · 6 min · 210th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 210th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 210th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto US Highway 18

    16.9 mi · 23 min · US Highway 18

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Avenue North

    1680 ft · 34 sec · Main Avenue North

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
57 mi · 32%
Highway 20
39.4 mi · 22%
US Highway 18
16.9 mi · 9%
United States Highway 20
8.31 mi · 5%
230th Street
4.39 mi · 2%
210th Street
4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

220th Street

Continue on 220th Street

56.6 mi · 01h 05m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
138.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jolley
01h 56m from Sioux City
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Sioux City and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Britt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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 89.2 miles from Sioux City and 89.6 miles from Britt.

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

The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.80 one way or $47.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Sioux City and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Britt.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Britt. Straight-line distance: 138.05 mi (222.17 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Britt

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

Population1,928
Coordinates43.0977400, -93.8018900
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Britt (-93.80189, 43.09774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.89 L · about $23.80
Round trip
$47.59
12.62 gal · 47.78 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.80 $47.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.84 $53.67
Premium $4.65 $29.37 $58.73
Diesel $5.30 $33.47 $66.94

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Britt. The current time is 00:49:34.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.