How far is Sioux City, IA from Granger, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Granger, IA is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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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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 03h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux City and Granger.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Granger.
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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
767 ft · 27 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
122 m · 19 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Iowa Street
129 m · 24 sec · Iowa Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on Fairmount Street
3030 ft · 1 min · Fairmount Street
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Turn left onto Gordon Drive
3.4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Drive
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Continue on Highway 20
39.4 mi · 47 min · Highway 20
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Continue on United States Highway 20
8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on 220th Street
61.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min · 220th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169
1966 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Lainson Avenue
12.2 mi · 17 min · Lainson Avenue
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Turn left onto 360th Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · 360th Street
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Take the exit slight right
16.2 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto 220th Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · 220th Street
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Take the exit slight right
2251 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto H Avenue
11.4 mi · 16 min · H Avenue
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Continue on N Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · N Avenue
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Take the exit left toward IA 141 east: Urbandale
1677 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Northwest Granger Drive
12.5 mi · 15 min · Northwest Granger Drive
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Turn left onto 190th Street
157 m · 13 sec · 190th Street
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Continue on State Street
1012 ft · 28 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Sycamore Street
2 m · 1 sec · Sycamore Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sycamore Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Granger.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
220th Street
Continue on 220th Street
61.9 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sioux City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Granger.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Granger?
The road trip is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Jolley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Sioux City and 89.2 miles from Granger.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.72 one way or $47.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sioux City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Granger.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Granger. Straight-line distance: 141.51 mi (227.74 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 Granger
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,631 |
| Coordinates | 41.7611000, -93.8243900 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Granger (-93.82439, 41.7611)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.72 | $47.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.75 | $53.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.27 | $58.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.36 | $66.72 |
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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