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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Hawarden, IA is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
38.42 mi
00h 59m
Flight
34.53 mi
55.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.53 mi
Kilometers
55.57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.42 mi
Kilometers
61.83 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hawarden
Sun, May 31, 5:34 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Sun, May 31, 6:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-05-31T04:34
Arrive Hawarden
Sun, May 31, 5:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Westfield
IA

City in Iowa, USA

From Sioux City
19.2 mi
00h 29m
To Hawarden
19.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    912 ft · 42 sec · 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Nebraska Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Nebraska Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 18th Street

    122 m · 15 sec · 18th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pierce Street

    1 km · 2 min · Pierce Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Stone Park Boulevard

    3 mi · 7 min · Stone Park Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Broken Kettle Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Broken Kettle Road

  8. 8

    Continue on K18S

    5.8 mi · 8 min · K18S

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 12

    2610 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 12

  10. 10

    Turn right onto K18N

    19.9 mi · 27 min · K18N

  11. 11

    Continue on Buchanan Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 10

    98 m · 6 sec · State Highway 10

  13. 13

    Continue on 10th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 10th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 15 sec · Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
K18N
19.9 mi · 52%
Buchanan Avenue
6.04 mi · 16%
K18S
5.79 mi · 15%
Stone Park Boulevard
2.98 mi · 8%
Broken Kettle Road
0.89 mi · 2%
10th Street
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

K18N

Turn right onto K18N

19.9 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westfield
00h 29m from Sioux City
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sioux City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hawarden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Westfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Sioux City and 19.2 miles from Hawarden.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 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 Hawarden.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Hawarden. Straight-line distance: 34.53 mi (55.57 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Hawarden

City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States

Population2,443
Coordinates42.9958200, -96.4853100
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Hawarden (-96.48531, 42.99582)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.13 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.26
2.72 gal · 10.26 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.13 $10.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.78 $11.57
Premium $4.65 $6.33 $12.66
Diesel $5.30 $7.21 $14.43

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Hawarden. The current time is 04:34:22.

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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.