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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Manly, IA is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.14 mi
04h 16m
Flight
170.77 mi
274.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.77 mi
Kilometers
274.82 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.14 mi
Kilometers
347.84 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manly
Thu, Apr 16, 7:17 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Thu, Apr 16, 11:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-04-16T03:01
Arrive Manly
Thu, Apr 16, 7:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sioux City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Moorland
IA

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

From Sioux City
107.9 mi
02h 08m
To Manly
108.2 mi
02h 08m

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
74°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min · 220th Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Mason City

    1647 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2004 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 9

    6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 9

  16. 16

    Continue on West South Street

    2625 ft · 1 min · West South Street

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto South Todd Street

    1313 ft · 59 sec · South Todd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    77 m · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
93.8 mi · 43%
I 35 North
61.5 mi · 28%
Highway 20
39.4 mi · 18%
United States Highway 20
8.31 mi · 4%
State Highway 9
6.85 mi · 3%
Gordon Drive
3.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

220th Street

Continue on 220th Street

93.8 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
170.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moorland
02h 08m from Sioux City
Leave By
8:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sioux City and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Manly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Moorland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.9 miles from Sioux City and 108.2 miles from Manly.

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

The direct path is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 8:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.77 one way or $57.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sioux City and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Manly.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Manly. Straight-line distance: 170.77 mi (274.82 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 Manly

American city in Iowa

Population1,271
Coordinates43.2871800, -93.2021500
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Manly (-93.20215, 43.28718)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.63 gal
28.87 L · about $28.77
Round trip
$57.55
15.26 gal · 57.74 L
Estimated CO2
67.8 kg one way
Round trip: 135.6 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.77 $57.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.45 $64.90
Premium $4.65 $35.51 $71.02
Diesel $5.30 $40.47 $80.94

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 Manly. The current time is 03:01:15.

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.