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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Conrad, IA is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181 miles (291.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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
196.43 mi
04h 05m
Flight
180.99 mi
291.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.99 mi
Kilometers
291.27 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.43 mi
Kilometers
316.12 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conrad
Mon, Jun 1, 3:50 PM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Mon, Jun 1, 7:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-06-01T11:44
Arrive Conrad
Mon, Jun 1, 3:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
8:48 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
Knierim
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Sioux City
98 mi
02h 02m
To Conrad
98.4 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
81°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    115.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min · 220th Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR D35: Eldora, Steamboat Rock

    1964 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Highway D35

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Highway D35

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Highway S55

    1 mi · 2 min · County Highway S55

  15. 15

    Continue on County Highway D41

    2.9 mi · 5 min · County Highway D41

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 175

    132 m · 8 sec · State Highway 175

  17. 17

    Continue on Edgington Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Edgington Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 175

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 175

  19. 19

    Continue on 240th Street

    5 mi · 7 min · 240th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Sanford Avenue

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Sanford Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 330th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 330th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Center Street

    802 ft · 21 sec · West Center Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    23 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
116 mi · 59%
Highway 20
39.4 mi · 20%
Sanford Avenue
8.95 mi · 5%
United States Highway 20
8.31 mi · 4%
240th Street
4.96 mi · 3%
State Highway 175
4.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

220th Street

Continue on 220th Street

116 mi · 02h 14m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
181 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knierim
02h 02m from Sioux City
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sioux City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conrad.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Knierim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98 miles from Sioux City and 98.4 miles from Conrad.

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

The direct path is about 181 miles (291.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sioux City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conrad.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Conrad. Straight-line distance: 180.99 mi (291.27 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 Conrad

City in Grundy County, Iowa, United States

Population1,067
Coordinates42.2247100, -92.8746500
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Conrad (-92.87465, 42.22471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.93 gal
26.24 L · about $26.13
Round trip
$52.27
13.86 gal · 52.48 L
Estimated CO2
61.6 kg one way
Round trip: 123.2 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.13 $52.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.47 $58.95
Premium $4.65 $32.25 $64.50
Diesel $5.30 $36.76 $73.51

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Conrad. The current time is 11:44:31.

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.