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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Greenfield, IA is about 167.1 miles (269 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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
167.14 mi
03h 08m
Flight
129.44 mi
208.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.44 mi
Kilometers
208.31 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.14 mi
Kilometers
268.99 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenfield
Sat, Apr 18, 3:23 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Sat, Apr 18, 6:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-04-18T00:15
Arrive Greenfield
Sat, Apr 18, 3:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 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
Missouri Valley
IA

City in Harrison County, Iowa

From Sioux City
83.5 mi
01h 34m
To Greenfield
83.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1594 ft · 55 sec · Court Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    794 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Floyd Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · Floyd Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 29 South

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 880 East: Des Moines

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    16 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Des Moines

    1.1 km · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 25: Guthrie Center, Greenfield

    1023 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 25

  14. 14

    Continue on Northeast 6th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast 6th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southeast Kent Street

    2114 ft · 38 sec · Southeast Kent Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    546 ft · 26 sec · South 1st Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Public Square

    36 m · 6 sec · Public Square

  18. 18

    Continue on Public Square

    572 ft · 25 sec · Public Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 South
75.9 mi · 45%
I 80 East
59.1 mi · 35%
I 880 East
16.8 mi · 10%
State Highway 25
12.3 mi · 7%
Northeast 6th Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Floyd Boulevard
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

I 29 South

Merge slight left

75.6 mi · 01h 22m

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
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
129.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Missouri Valley
01h 34m from Sioux City
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Sioux City and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Greenfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.1 miles (269 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Missouri Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Sioux City and 83.6 miles from Greenfield.

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

The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.25 one way or $44.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Sioux City and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Greenfield.

Stop Ideas Near Missouri Valley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Missouri Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Missouri Valley.

RAIL

Omaha

34 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

107 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Greenfield. Straight-line distance: 129.44 mi (208.31 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Greenfield

City in Iowa, United States; county seat of Adair County

Population1,812
Coordinates41.3052700, -94.4613500
Altitude418
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Greenfield (-94.46135, 41.30527)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.9 gal
22.33 L · about $22.25
Round trip
$44.50
11.8 gal · 44.66 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.25 $44.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.09 $50.19
Premium $4.65 $27.46 $54.92
Diesel $5.30 $31.29 $62.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Greenfield. The current time is 00:15:08.

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.