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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Evansdale, IA is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.9 miles (337.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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
215.79 mi
04h 18m
Flight
209.88 mi
337.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.88 mi
Kilometers
337.77 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.79 mi
Kilometers
347.28 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansdale
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-04-23T04:41
Arrive Evansdale
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 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
8:22 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
Moorland
IA

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

From Sioux City
107.6 mi
02h 09m
To Evansdale
108.2 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    160.7 mi · 3 hr 5 min · 220th Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward River Forest Road

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on River Forest Road

    123 m · 10 sec · River Forest Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Gilbert Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gilbert Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Grand Boulevard

    1829 ft · 52 sec · Grand Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
161 mi · 74%
Highway 20
39.4 mi · 18%
United States Highway 20
8.31 mi · 4%
Gordon Drive
3.45 mi · 2%
Gilbert Drive
0.89 mi
6th Street
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

220th Street

Continue on 220th Street

161 mi · 03h 05m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
209.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moorland
02h 09m from Sioux City
Leave By
8:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sioux City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Moorland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Sioux City and 108.2 miles from Evansdale.

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

The direct path is about 209.9 miles (337.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.70 one way or $57.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sioux City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansdale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Evansdale. Straight-line distance: 209.88 mi (337.77 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Evansdale

City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America

Population4,734
Coordinates42.4691500, -92.2810200
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Evansdale (-92.28102, 42.46915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.61 gal
28.82 L · about $28.70
Round trip
$57.39
15.22 gal · 57.64 L
Estimated CO2
67.6 kg one way
Round trip: 135.3 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.70 $57.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.37 $64.73
Premium $4.65 $35.42 $70.83
Diesel $5.30 $40.36 $80.73

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Evansdale. The current time is 04:41:52.

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.