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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Hartley, IA is about 78 miles (125.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.98 mi
01h 41m
Flight
66.3 mi
106.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.3 mi
Kilometers
106.7 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.98 mi
Kilometers
125.5 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartley
Sat, Apr 18, 6:03 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Sat, Apr 18, 7:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-04-18T04:21
Arrive Hartley
Sat, Apr 18, 6:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sioux City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Alton
IA

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

From Sioux City
39 mi
00h 50m
To Hartley
39 mi
00h 50m

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
47°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 49 sec · 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Court Street

    793 ft · 27 sec · Court Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 11th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Terminal Drive

    2076 ft · 53 sec · Terminal Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    73 m · 9 sec · 18th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    21 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Continue on IA 60 North: Sheldon

    34.4 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 18: Spencer

    2017 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 320th Street

    7.5 mi · 10 min · 320th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US-18

    1 km · 1 min · US-18

  14. 14

    Continue on 320th Street

    8.8 mi · 12 min · 320th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    1779 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 1st Street Southeast

    8 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Southeast

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IA 60 North
34.4 mi · 44%
18th Street
21 mi · 27%
320th Street
16.3 mi · 21%
11th Street
0.67 mi · 1%
US-18
0.64 mi · 1%
Terminal Drive
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

IA 60 North

Continue on IA 60 North: Sheldon

34.4 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
66.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alton
00h 50m from Sioux City
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Sioux City and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Hartley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78 miles (125.5 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Sioux City and 39 miles from Hartley.

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

The direct path is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.37 one way or $20.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Sioux City and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Hartley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Hartley. Straight-line distance: 66.3 mi (106.7 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Hartley

Human settlement in O'Brien County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,556
Coordinates43.1799700, -95.4769500
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Hartley (-95.47695, 43.17997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.42 L · about $10.37
Round trip
$20.74
5.5 gal · 20.84 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.37 $20.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.70 $23.39
Premium $4.65 $12.80 $25.60
Diesel $5.30 $14.59 $29.17

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 Hartley. The current time is 04:21:23.

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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.