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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Manning, IA is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
100.74 mi
02h 14m
Flight
79.6 mi
128.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.6 mi
Kilometers
128.11 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.74 mi
Kilometers
162.12 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manning
Tue, May 12, 10:28 PM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Wed, May 13, 12:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-05-12T20:13
Arrive Manning
Tue, May 12, 10:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Turin
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Sioux City
50.3 mi
01h 07m
To Manning
50.4 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph WNW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 23 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1594 ft · 55 sec · Court Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    794 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Floyd Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · Floyd Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 29 South

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 175: Onaea, Decatur Nebraska

    1371 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 175

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 175

  10. 10

    Continue on Iowa Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Iowa Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 175

    6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 175

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto State Highway 37

    22.5 mi · 31 min · State Highway 37

  13. 13

    Continue on IA 37

    1 km · 1 min · IA 37

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    7.5 mi · 10 min · North 6th Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto West Pearl Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Pearl Street

  16. 16

    Continue on U Avenue

    7.4 mi · 10 min · U Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 270th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 270th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    13.7 mi · 19 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on West 6th Street

    1350 ft · 21 sec · West 6th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    2227 ft · 58 sec · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    901 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    13 m · 2 sec · 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 South
34.9 mi · 35%
State Highway 37
22.5 mi · 22%
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
14.1 mi · 14%
State Highway 175
7.76 mi · 8%
North 6th Street
7.47 mi · 7%
U Avenue
7.37 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 29 South

Merge slight left

34.6 mi · 00h 38m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
79.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Turin
01h 07m from Sioux City
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Sioux City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Manning.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Turin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Sioux City and 50.4 miles from Manning.

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

The direct path is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Sioux City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Manning.

Stop Ideas Near Turin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Turin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Turin.

RAIL

Omaha

86 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Manning. Straight-line distance: 79.6 mi (128.11 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 Manning

City in Iowa, USA

Population1,403
Coordinates41.9091500, -95.0649900
Altitude414
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Manning (-95.06499, 41.90915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.46 L · about $13.42
Round trip
$26.85
7.12 gal · 26.92 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.42 $26.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.14 $30.28
Premium $4.65 $16.57 $33.14
Diesel $5.30 $18.88 $37.76

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Manning. The current time is 20:13:54.

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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.