How far is Sioux City, IA from Durant, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Durant, IA is about 346.7 miles (557.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 288.4 miles (464.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux City and Durant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Durant.
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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
1594 ft · 55 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
794 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Floyd Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Floyd Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 29 South
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
75.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880 East: Des Moines
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
16 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Des Moines
1.1 km · 44 sec
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Merge slight right
94.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
139.7 mi · 2 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Durant, Bennett
1273 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Yankee Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Yankee Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 5th Street
2093 ft · 44 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
119 m · 23 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Street
107 m · 15 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Durant.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 35
Keep slight left
140 mi · 02h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sioux City and Sunny near Durant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Durant?
The road trip is about 346.7 miles (557.9 km) and usually takes 06h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Earlham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173 miles from Sioux City and 173.7 miles from Durant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 288.4 miles (464.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.12 one way or $92.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.7 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 Durant.
Stop Ideas Near Earlham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Earlham.
Creston
Osceola
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Durant. Straight-line distance: 288.38 mi (464.1 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 Durant
City in Cedar County, Iowa
| Population | 1,857 |
| Coordinates | 41.5997500, -90.9107000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Durant (-90.9107, 41.59975)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 558 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
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 | $46.12 | $92.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.01 | $104.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.92 | $113.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.87 | $129.74 |
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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