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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Holstein, IA is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
46.08 mi
01h 01m
Flight
43.58 mi
70.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.58 mi
Kilometers
70.14 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.08 mi
Kilometers
74.16 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holstein
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-04-22T21:42
Arrive Holstein
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Moville
IA

City in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America

From Sioux City
23 mi
00h 31m
To Holstein
23.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    767 ft · 27 sec · Court Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    122 m · 19 sec · 7th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Iowa Street

    129 m · 24 sec · Iowa Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Fairmount Street

    3030 ft · 1 min · Fairmount Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gordon Drive

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 20

    39.4 mi · 47 min · Highway 20

  10. 10

    Continue on United States Highway 20

    564 ft · 10 sec · United States Highway 20

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    848 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    19 m · 3 sec · West 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 20
39.4 mi · 86%
Gordon Drive
3.45 mi · 7%
6th Street
0.84 mi · 2%
Fairmount Street
0.57 mi · 1%
United States Highway 20
0.27 mi · 1%
9th Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 20

Continue on Highway 20

39.4 mi · 00h 47m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
43.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moville
00h 31m from Sioux City
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sioux City and Sunny near Holstein.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Moville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Sioux City and 23.1 miles from Holstein.

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

The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sioux City and Sunny near Holstein.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Holstein. Straight-line distance: 43.58 mi (70.14 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Holstein

City in Iowa, USA

Population1,367
Coordinates42.4891500, -95.5450000
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Holstein (-95.545, 42.48915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.16 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.29
3.26 gal · 12.32 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.15 $12.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.93 $13.86
Premium $4.65 $7.59 $15.17
Diesel $5.30 $8.65 $17.29

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Holstein. The current time is 21:42:51.

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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.