How far is Sioux City, IA from Center Point, IA?

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Center Point, IA is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.6 miles (380.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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
248.1 mi
04h 56m
Flight
236.62 mi
380.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.62 mi
Kilometers
380.8 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.1 mi
Kilometers
399.28 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Center Point
Tue, May 12, 11:16 PM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Wed, May 13, 4:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-05-12T18:19
Arrive Center Point
Tue, May 12, 11:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 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
7:06 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
Duncombe
IA

City in Webster County, Iowa, in the United States

From Sioux City
123.8 mi
02h 28m
To Center Point
124.3 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph WNW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Center Point.

  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 right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    23.1 mi · 25 min · Avenue of the Saints

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Urbana

    1746 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 55th Street

    758 ft · 15 sec · 55th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    1153 ft · 30 sec · Union Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Wood Street

    77 m · 7 sec · Wood Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Avenue South

    947 ft · 19 sec · East Jefferson Avenue South

  18. 18

    Continue on 55th Street Trail

    2.3 mi · 4 min · 55th Street Trail

  19. 19

    Continue on Urbana Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Urbana Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Green Street

    2123 ft · 45 sec · East Green Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    627 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Street

    25 m · 2 sec · State Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
166 mi · 67%
Highway 20
39.4 mi · 16%
Avenue of the Saints
23.1 mi · 9%
United States Highway 20
8.31 mi · 3%
Gordon Drive
3.45 mi · 1%
55th Street Trail
2.3 mi · 1%
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
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
236.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncombe
02h 28m from Sioux City
Leave By
7:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Sioux City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Center Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Center Point?

The road trip is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Duncombe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.8 miles from Sioux City and 124.3 miles from Center Point.

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

The direct path is about 236.6 miles (380.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.00 one way or $65.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Sioux City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Center Point.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Center Point. Straight-line distance: 236.62 mi (380.8 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Center Point

#2 Center Point

City in Iowa

Population2,560
Coordinates42.1908300, -91.7851800
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Center Point (-91.78518, 42.19083)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 399 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.75 gal
33.14 L · about $33.00
Round trip
$65.99
17.5 gal · 66.28 L
Estimated CO2
77.8 kg one way
Round trip: 155.5 kg / 343 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.00 $65.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.21 $74.43
Premium $4.65 $40.72 $81.45
Diesel $5.30 $46.41 $92.82

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Center Point. The current time is 18:19:37.

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.