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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Cascade, IA is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.1 miles (442.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m 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
289.49 mi
05h 45m
Flight
275.09 mi
442.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.09 mi
Kilometers
442.71 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.49 mi
Kilometers
465.89 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cascade
Sun, Apr 12, 1:11 PM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Sun, Apr 12, 6:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-04-12T07:26
Arrive Cascade
Sun, Apr 12, 1:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 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
5:28 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

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
Blairsburg
IA

Township in Hamilton County, Iowa

From Sioux City
144.4 mi
02h 52m
To Cascade
145.1 mi
02h 52m

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
71°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    55.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 136, US 52 North: Dyersville, Cascade

    2268 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 9th Street Southeast

    1353 ft · 23 sec · 9th Street Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 136

    4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 136

  16. 16

    Continue on 1st Street North

    1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Street North

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 136

    8.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 136

  18. 18

    Continue on Johnson Street Northwest

    1934 ft · 38 sec · Johnson Street Northwest

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue West

    115 m · 8 sec · 1st Avenue West

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue West

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
221 mi · 76%
Highway 20
39.4 mi · 14%
State Highway 136
13.2 mi · 5%
United States Highway 20
8.31 mi · 3%
Gordon Drive
3.45 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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
275.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blairsburg
02h 52m from Sioux City
Leave By
5:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sioux City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cascade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

Blairsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.4 miles from Sioux City and 145.1 miles from Cascade.

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

The direct path is about 275.1 miles (442.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 5:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.54 one way or $77.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Cascade. Straight-line distance: 275.09 mi (442.71 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Cascade

City in Iowa, United States

Population2,350
Coordinates42.2986200, -91.0148600
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Cascade (-91.01486, 42.29862)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.22 gal
38.67 L · about $38.54
Round trip
$77.08
20.44 gal · 77.34 L
Estimated CO2
90.8 kg one way
Round trip: 181.7 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.54 $77.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.47 $86.93
Premium $4.65 $47.56 $95.13
Diesel $5.30 $54.21 $108.41

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 Cascade. The current time is 07:26:11.

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.