How far is Sioux City, IA from Glendive, MT?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Glendive, MT is about 706.4 miles (1136.9 km), with a travel time of about 11h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 516.5 miles (831.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 23m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux City and Glendive.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Glendive.
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Start on the route
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto 9th Street
158 m · 28 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
1199 ft · 45 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
2362 ft · 2 min · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Wesley Parkway
1776 ft · 53 sec · Wesley Parkway
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Take the ramp right toward I 29 North
1786 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North: Sioux Falls
1246 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
318.7 mi · 5 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, US 52 North: Bismarck
1288 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
181.8 mi · 2 hr 54 min
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Continue straight
202.3 mi · 3 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right
994 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Merrill Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Merrill Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Glendive.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 29 North
Merge slight left
319 mi · 05h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sioux City and Mostly Sunny near Glendive.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Glendive?
The road trip is about 706.4 miles (1136.9 km) and usually takes 11h 23m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 352.8 miles from Sioux City and 353.7 miles from Glendive.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 516.5 miles (831.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 189.9 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 7:30 AM CST. 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 $95.33 one way or $190.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 221.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sioux City and Glendive, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sioux City and Mostly Sunny near Glendive.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Glendive. Straight-line distance: 516.53 mi (831.28 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 Glendive
City in Montana
| Population | 4,878 |
| Coordinates | 47.1052900, -104.7124600 |
| Altitude | 629 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glendive (-104.71246, 47.10529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 48m |
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 | $3.82 | $95.33 | $190.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $104.06 | $208.12 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $117.59 | $235.19 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $146.04 | $292.08 |
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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