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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Dysart, IA is about 233.4 miles (375.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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
233.47 mi
04h 46m
Flight
210.3 mi
338.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.3 mi
Kilometers
338.45 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.47 mi
Kilometers
375.73 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dysart
Fri, May 8, 3:13 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Fri, May 8, 7:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-05-07T22:27
Arrive Dysart
Fri, May 8, 3:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 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
7:28 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
Otho
IA

Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America

From Sioux City
116.4 mi
02h 23m
To Dysart
117 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
64°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    157.8 mi · 3 hr 2 min · 220th Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 21: Hawkeye Road, Dysart

    2257 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hawkeye Road

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Hawkeye Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 21

    8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 21

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 58th Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 58th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Holsted Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Holsted Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wilson Street

    1932 ft · 2 min · Wilson Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    20 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
158 mi · 68%
Highway 20
39.4 mi · 17%
Hawkeye Road
10.6 mi · 5%
United States Highway 20
8.31 mi · 4%
State Highway 21
8.02 mi · 3%
Gordon Drive
3.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

220th Street

Continue on 220th Street

158 mi · 03h 02m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
210.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otho
02h 23m from Sioux City
Leave By
7:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Sioux City and Partly Sunny near Dysart.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233.4 miles (375.7 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Otho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Sioux City and 117 miles from Dysart.

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

The direct path is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 7:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.07 one way or $62.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Sioux City and Partly Sunny near Dysart.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Dysart. Straight-line distance: 210.3 mi (338.45 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Dysart

#2 Dysart

Former town, now a suburb of Kirkcaldy, Scotland

Population1,311
Coordinates42.1716600, -92.3063000
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Dysart (-92.3063, 42.17166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.24 gal
31.19 L · about $31.07
Round trip
$62.15
16.48 gal · 62.38 L
Estimated CO2
73.2 kg one way
Round trip: 146.5 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.07 $62.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.04 $70.09
Premium $4.65 $38.35 $76.70
Diesel $5.30 $43.70 $87.41

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Dysart. The current time is 22:27:14.

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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.