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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Centerville, IA is about 152 miles (244.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.07 mi
03h 18m
Flight
129.06 mi
207.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.06 mi
Kilometers
207.71 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.07 mi
Kilometers
244.73 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerville
Sat, Nov 7, 7:28 AM CST
Return by in Sioux City
Sat, Nov 7, 10:47 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-11-07T04:10
Arrive Centerville
Sat, Nov 7, 7:28 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CST

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

Leave by
10:24 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sioux City
9:00 PM CST
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
Sac City
IA

City in Iowa

From Sioux City
75.9 mi
01h 39m
To Centerville
76.2 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min · 220th Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169

    1966 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lainson Avenue

    12.2 mi · 17 min · Lainson Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 360th Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · 360th Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    11.2 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 170th Street

    7.9 mi · 14 min · 170th Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on L Avenue

    2622 ft · 58 sec · L Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Leaf Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Leaf Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leaf Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
61.9 mi · 41%
Highway 20
39.4 mi · 26%
360th Street
15.1 mi · 10%
Lainson Avenue
12.2 mi · 8%
United States Highway 20
8.31 mi · 5%
170th Street
7.89 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

220th Street

Continue on 220th Street

61.9 mi · 01h 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
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
129.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sac City
01h 39m from Sioux City
Leave By
10:24 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sioux City and Mostly Sunny near Centerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152 miles (244.7 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Sac City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Sioux City and 76.2 miles from Centerville.

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

The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 10:24 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.15 one way or $42.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sioux City and Mostly Sunny near Centerville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 129.06 mi (207.71 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
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#2 Centerville

Centerville is a place in Iowa, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.0927600, -93.9355100
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Centerville (-93.93551, 42.09276)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.31 L · about $21.15
Round trip
$42.29
10.74 gal · 40.62 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $21.15 $42.29
Mid-grade $4.28 $22.97 $45.93
Premium $4.84 $25.97 $51.95
Diesel $6.01 $32.27 $64.55

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Centerville. The current time is 04:10:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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