How far is Sioux City, IA from Manson, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Manson, IA is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ida County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux City and Manson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Manson.
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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
767 ft · 27 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
122 m · 19 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Iowa Street
129 m · 24 sec · Iowa Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on Fairmount Street
3030 ft · 1 min · Fairmount Street
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Turn left onto Gordon Drive
3.4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Drive
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Continue on Highway 20
39.4 mi · 47 min · Highway 20
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Continue on United States Highway 20
8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on 220th Street
43.3 mi · 50 min · 220th Street
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Turn left onto Sigourney Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · Sigourney Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 220th Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · 220th Street
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Turn left onto Tabor Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Tabor Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 190th Street
8 m · 6 sec · 190th Street
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Turn left onto Tabor Avenue
2635 ft · 53 sec · Tabor Avenue
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Continue on 8th Street
1908 ft · 40 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto 10th Avenue
1599 ft · 1 min · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
11 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Manson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
220th Street
Continue on 220th Street
43.3 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sioux City and Sunny near Manson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Manson?
The road trip is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Galva is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Sioux City and 51.6 miles from Manson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 2:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sioux City and Sunny near Manson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Manson. Straight-line distance: 95.06 mi (152.99 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 Manson
City in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,529 |
| Coordinates | 42.5291400, -94.5341400 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manson (-94.53414, 42.52914)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.44 | $30.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.25 | $38.51 |
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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