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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Humboldt, IA is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
132.19 mi
02h 47m
Flight
112.15 mi
180.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.15 mi
Kilometers
180.49 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.19 mi
Kilometers
212.74 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Humboldt
Thu, Apr 16, 1:31 PM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Thu, Apr 16, 4:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-04-16T10:44
Arrive Humboldt
Thu, Apr 16, 1:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Early
IA

City in Sac County, Iowa, United States of America

From Sioux City
65.9 mi
01h 23m
To Humboldt
66.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20

  11. 11

    Continue on 220th Street

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min · 220th Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1958 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1748 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on 230th Street

    4.4 mi · 6 min · 230th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Kenyon Road

    1184 ft · 24 sec · Kenyon Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    16.2 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Sumner Avenue Southwest

    51 m · 7 sec · Sumner Avenue Southwest

  18. 18

    Continue on Sumner Avenue Southwest

    1.3 km · 2 min · Sumner Avenue Southwest

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 6th Street

    64 m · 15 sec · South 6th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    65 m · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
57 mi · 43%
Highway 20
39.4 mi · 30%
United States Highway 20
8.31 mi · 6%
230th Street
4.39 mi · 3%
Gordon Drive
3.45 mi · 3%
6th Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

220th Street

Continue on 220th Street

56.6 mi · 01h 05m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
112.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Early
01h 23m from Sioux City
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sioux City and Sunny near Humboldt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Early is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Sioux City and 66.2 miles from Humboldt.

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

The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Humboldt. Straight-line distance: 112.15 mi (180.49 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
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#2 Humboldt

City in Iowa

Population4,544
Coordinates42.7208000, -94.2152400
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Humboldt (-94.21524, 42.7208)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.66 L · about $17.61
Round trip
$35.22
9.34 gal · 35.32 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.61 $35.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.86 $39.72
Premium $4.65 $21.73 $43.47
Diesel $5.30 $24.77 $49.54

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Humboldt. The current time is 10:44:21.

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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.