How far is Sioux City, IA from Mediapolis, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Mediapolis, IA is about 358 miles (576.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 53m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 56m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux City and Mediapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Mediapolis.
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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
76.5 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
2097 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Old US Highway 218
2397 ft · 45 sec · Old US Highway 218
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Turn left onto Winfield Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Avenue
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Continue on 220th Street
7.4 mi · 13 min · 220th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Racine Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Racine Avenue
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Turn right onto 210th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 210th Street
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Continue on Mediapolis Road
10.6 mi · 19 min · Mediapolis Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1946 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Orchard Street
22 m · 3 sec · North Orchard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Orchard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Mediapolis.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Sioux City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mediapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Mediapolis?
The road trip is about 358 miles (576.2 km) and usually takes 06h 56m 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?
Van Meter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.8 miles from Sioux City and 179.3 miles from Mediapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.1 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 $47.67 one way or $95.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sioux City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mediapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Van Meter
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 Van Meter.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Mediapolis. Straight-line distance: 288.85 mi (464.86 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 Mediapolis
City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,514 |
| Coordinates | 41.0080900, -91.1640400 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mediapolis (-91.16404, 41.00809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 576 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 28m |
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 | $47.67 | $95.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.76 | $107.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $58.83 | $117.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $67.04 | $134.09 |
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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