How far is Sioux City, IA from Lone Tree, IA?

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Lone Tree, IA is about 307.9 miles (495.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
307.86 mi
06h 02m
Flight
264.78 mi
426.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.78 mi
Kilometers
426.13 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.86 mi
Kilometers
495.45 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lone Tree
Sun, May 31, 7:57 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Sun, May 31, 1:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-05-31T01:54
Arrive Lone Tree
Sun, May 31, 7:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sioux City
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Buckeye
IA

Township in Hardin County, Iowa

From Sioux City
153.6 mi
03h 01m
To Lone Tree
154.2 mi
03h 01m

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
81°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Lone Tree.

  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

    165.9 mi · 3 hr 11 min · 220th Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    81.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 22: Kalona, Village Museum, Lone Tree

    1841 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 22

    2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 22

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 22

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Highway 22

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wapsi Avenue Southeast

    1500 ft · 30 sec · Wapsi Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on North Devoe Street

    1367 ft · 30 sec · North Devoe Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Commercial Street

    25 m · 4 sec · West Commercial Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Commercial Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
166 mi · 54%
Avenue of the Saints
81.1 mi · 26%
Highway 20
39.4 mi · 13%
United States Highway 20
8.31 mi · 3%
Highway 22
4.38 mi · 1%
Gordon Drive
3.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

220th Street

Continue on 220th Street

166 mi · 03h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
264.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckeye
03h 01m from Sioux City
Leave By
11:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sioux City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Lone Tree.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Lone Tree?

The road trip is about 307.9 miles (495.5 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.6 miles from Sioux City and 154.2 miles from Lone Tree.

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

The direct path is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.95 one way or $81.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sioux City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Lone Tree.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Lone Tree. Straight-line distance: 264.78 mi (426.13 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 Lone Tree

Human settlement in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,384
Coordinates41.4880800, -91.4259900
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Lone Tree (-91.42599, 41.48808)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.86 gal
41.12 L · about $40.95
Round trip
$81.91
21.72 gal · 82.24 L
Estimated CO2
96.5 kg one way
Round trip: 193 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.95 $81.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.19 $92.38
Premium $4.65 $50.54 $101.08
Diesel $5.30 $57.60 $115.20

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 Lone Tree. The current time is 01:54:31.

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.