How far is Sioux City, IA from Milford, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Milford, IA is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (137 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Sioux 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 Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Milford.
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Start on the route
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto 9th Street
990 ft · 49 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
793 ft · 27 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto 11th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 11th Street
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Turn left
1128 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Terminal Drive
2076 ft · 53 sec · Terminal Drive
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Turn right onto 18th Street
73 m · 9 sec · 18th Street
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp straight
21 mi · 26 min
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Continue on IA 60 North: Sheldon
44.2 mi · 51 min
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Turn right onto 230th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 230th Street
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Continue on 230th Street
72 m · 4 sec · 230th Street
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Continue on Olive Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Olive Avenue
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Turn right onto 220th Street
30.8 mi · 43 min · 220th Street
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Turn right onto Okoboji Avenue
1179 ft · 36 sec · Okoboji Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Okoboji Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Milford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
IA 60 North
Continue on IA 60 North: Sheldon
44.2 mi · 00h 51m
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 Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Milford?
The road trip is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Hospers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.5 miles from Sioux City and 51.6 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.1 miles (137 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.45 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 Milford.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Milford. Straight-line distance: 85.15 mi (137.03 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 Milford
City in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 3,043 |
| Coordinates | 43.3246900, -95.1500000 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milford (-95.15, 43.32469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 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 | $13.73 | $27.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.94 | $33.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.31 | $38.61 |
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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