How far is Sioux City, IA from Maharishi Vedic City, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Maharishi Vedic City, IA is about 315.4 miles (507.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248 miles (399.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux City and Maharishi Vedic City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Maharishi Vedic City.
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Start on the route
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto 9th Street
990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1594 ft · 55 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
794 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Floyd Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Floyd Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 29 South
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
75.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880 East: Des Moines
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
16 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Des Moines
1.1 km · 44 sec
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Merge slight right
94.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
1510 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Kansas City
2130 ft · 52 sec · Ramp 72 H
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 5: Des Moines International Airport, West Des Moines, Norwalk
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
19 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
32.3 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit right
2173 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
49.2 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 Business: Convention Center
1956 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Old US 34
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old US 34
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Turn left onto Brookville Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Brookville Road
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Turn sharp right onto West Gear Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Gear Avenue
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Turn left onto Kelp Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kelp Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 185th Street
2659 ft · 1 min · 185th Street
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Turn right onto Jasmine Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Jasmine Avenue
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Turn left onto Observatory Drive
968 ft · 51 sec · Observatory Drive
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Continue on Observatory Drive
63 m · 16 sec · Observatory Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Observatory Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Maharishi Vedic City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 East
Merge slight right
94.9 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Sioux City and Sunny near Maharishi Vedic City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Maharishi Vedic City?
The road trip is about 315.4 miles (507.6 km) and usually takes 05h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Menlo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.5 miles from Sioux City and 158 miles from Maharishi Vedic City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248 miles (399.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.97 one way or $83.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sioux City and Sunny near Maharishi Vedic City.
Stop Ideas Near Menlo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menlo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Maharishi Vedic City. Straight-line distance: 248.01 mi (399.13 km).
#1 Sioux City
The second most populous city in Iowa.
| Population | 82,651 |
| Coordinates | 42.4999900, -96.4003100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maharishi Vedic City
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,295 |
| Coordinates | 41.0525200, -91.9949000 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maharishi Vedic City (-91.9949, 41.05252)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 508 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $41.97 | $83.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.34 | $94.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.80 | $103.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $59.03 | $118.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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