How far is Sioux City, IA from Iowa City, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sioux City and Iowa City is 256.34 miles (412.55 km).
Flight distance from Sioux City, IA to Iowa City, IA is 256.34 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Sioux City to Iowa City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sioux City, Iowa to Iowa City, Iowa is: 291.61 miles (469.31 km) by car.
Driving from Sioux City to Iowa City will take approximately 04 hours 33 minutes.
#1 Sioux City
The second most populous city in Iowa. It is located on the Missouri River in northwestern Iowa. Sioux City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Sioux City Art Center and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.
| Population | 82651 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°29'60"N 96°24'1"W |
| Latitude | 42.4999900 |
| Longitude | -96.4003100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Iowa City
The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. It is located on the Iowa River in eastern Iowa. Iowa City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Iowa campus and the Iowa City Public Library.
| Population | 75130 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°39'40"N 91°31'49"W |
| Latitude | 41.6611300 |
| Longitude | -91.5301700 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Iowa City: South Gilbert Street (-91.530165,41.661126)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sioux City and Iowa City
The distance between Sioux City and Iowa City is 469 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 12 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Sioux City and Iowa City. The current time is 08:56:05.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.95 liters (10.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sioux City and Iowa City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sioux City to Iowa City is $33.8 (diesel $47.83).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $33.8 | $37.02 | $41.82 | $47.83 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sioux City and Iowa City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
