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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Hull, IA is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
54.2 mi
01h 16m
Flight
49.46 mi
79.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.46 mi
Kilometers
79.6 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.2 mi
Kilometers
87.22 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hull
Sat, May 23, 8:49 PM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Sat, May 23, 10:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-05-23T19:32
Arrive Hull
Sat, May 23, 8:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Le Mars
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Sioux City
27.1 mi
00h 38m
To Hull
27.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North: Fifth Avenue Northwest, Sioux Center

    1594 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    16.5 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 20th Street Southeast

    1 mi · 2 min · 20th Street Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 9th Street Southeast

    2648 ft · 54 sec · 9th Street Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on 400th Street

    2649 ft · 58 sec · 400th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road K52

    8 mi · 11 min · County Road K52

  17. 17

    Continue on Division Street

    1041 ft · 23 sec · Division Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1040 ft · 31 sec · 1st Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
18th Street
21 mi · 39%
County Road K52
8 mi · 15%
Harrison Avenue
1 mi · 2%
20th Street Southeast
1 mi · 2%
11th Street
0.67 mi · 1%
400th Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

18th Street

Take the ramp straight

21 mi · 00h 26m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Le Mars
00h 38m from Sioux City
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Sioux City and Sunny near Hull.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Le Mars is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Sioux City and 27.1 miles from Hull.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Sioux City and Sunny near Hull.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Hull. Straight-line distance: 49.46 mi (79.6 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Hull

City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States

Population2,296
Coordinates43.1885900, -96.1336300
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Hull (-96.13363, 43.18859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.24 L · about $7.20
Round trip
$14.41
3.82 gal · 14.48 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.20 $14.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.12 $16.25
Premium $4.65 $8.89 $17.78
Diesel $5.30 $10.13 $20.26

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Hull. The current time is 19:32:59.

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.