How far is Sioux City, IA from Clarksville, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Clarksville, IA is about 211 miles (339.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.7 miles (306.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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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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 04h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux City and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Clarksville.
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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
767 ft · 27 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
122 m · 19 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Iowa Street
129 m · 24 sec · Iowa Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on Fairmount Street
3030 ft · 1 min · Fairmount Street
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Turn left onto Gordon Drive
3.4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Drive
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Continue on Highway 20
39.4 mi · 47 min · Highway 20
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Continue on United States Highway 20
8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on 220th Street
93.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min · 220th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Mason City
1647 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
22.8 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 3: Hampton, Clarion
2550 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 3
8.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on Central Avenue West
2.1 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue West
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Continue on State Highway 3
8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 210th Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · 210th Street
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Continue on South Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Street
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Continue on 210th Street
7.4 mi · 10 min · 210th Street
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Continue on State Highway 3
1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 210th Street
6.5 mi · 9 min · 210th Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 188
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 188
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Superior Street
11 m · 1 sec · East Superior Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Superior Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Clarksville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
220th Street
Continue on 220th Street
93.8 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sioux City and Sunny near Clarksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 211 miles (339.5 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Barnum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from Sioux City and 105.8 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.7 miles (306.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 8:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.06 one way or $56.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sioux City and Sunny near Clarksville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 190.71 mi (306.92 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 Clarksville
City in Iowa
| Population | 1,333 |
| Coordinates | 42.7847000, -92.6676900 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarksville (-92.66769, 42.7847)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $3.77 | $28.06 | $56.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.64 | $63.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.63 | $69.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.46 | $78.92 |
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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