How far is Sioux City, IA from Buffalo (historical), IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Buffalo (historical), IA is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux City and Buffalo (historical).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Buffalo (historical).
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Start on the route
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto 9th Street
990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1594 ft · 55 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
794 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Floyd Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Floyd Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 29 South
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
75.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880 East: Des Moines
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
16 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Des Moines
1.1 km · 44 sec
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Merge slight right
78.6 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR F90, CR P58
1269 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 360th Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · 360th Street
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Turn right onto North Avenue
13.2 mi · 20 min · North Avenue
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Continue on Clark Tower Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Clark Tower Road
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Turn left onto St Charles Road
105 m · 10 sec · St Charles Road
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Turn right onto Maple Lane
59 m · 9 sec · Maple Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Buffalo (historical).
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 East
Merge slight right
78.6 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Sioux City and Sunny near Buffalo (historical).
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Buffalo (historical)?
The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Minden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.7 miles from Sioux City and 95.9 miles from Buffalo (historical).
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.03 one way or $52.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Sioux City and Sunny near Buffalo (historical).
Stop Ideas Near Minden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minden.
Omaha
Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Buffalo (historical). Straight-line distance: 148.1 mi (238.35 km).
#1 Sioux City
The second most populous city in Iowa.
| Population | 82,651 |
| Coordinates | 42.4999900, -96.4003100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buffalo (historical)
Buffalo (historical) is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3111000, -94.0035600 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buffalo (historical) (-94.00356, 41.3111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.85 | $26.03 | $52.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.18 | $28.25 | $56.50 |
| Premium | $4.74 | $32.04 | $64.08 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $39.88 | $79.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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