How far is Sioux City, IA from Harlan, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Harlan, IA is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux City and Harlan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Harlan.
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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
1594 ft · 55 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
794 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Floyd Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Floyd Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 29 South
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
34.6 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 175: Onaea, Decatur Nebraska
1371 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 175
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 175
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Continue on Iowa Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Iowa Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 175
6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 175
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Turn straight onto State Highway 37
22.5 mi · 31 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on IA 37
1 km · 1 min · IA 37
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
1242 ft · 44 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto Iowa Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Iowa Avenue
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Continue on Ia 37
683 ft · 11 sec · Ia 37
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Continue on State Highway 37
11.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on Railway Street
3072 ft · 1 min · Railway Street
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Continue on State Highway 37
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37
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Turn right
8.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Cyclone Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Cyclone Avenue
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Turn right onto 12th Street
2659 ft · 55 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Willow Street
17 m · 2 sec · Willow Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willow Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Harlan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 29 South
Merge slight left
34.6 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sioux City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harlan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Harlan?
The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Turin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Sioux City and 48 miles from Harlan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sioux City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harlan.
Stop Ideas Near Turin
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 Turin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Harlan. Straight-line distance: 80.39 mi (129.37 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 Harlan
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 4,795 |
| Coordinates | 41.6530400, -95.3255500 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harlan (-95.32555, 41.65304)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.75 | $25.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.38 | $28.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.73 | $31.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.93 | $35.86 |
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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