How far is Sioux City, IA from Monona, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Monona, IA is about 301.9 miles (485.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.9 miles (413.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hamilton 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 Monona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Monona.
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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
165.9 mi · 3 hr 11 min · 220th Street
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Keep slight left
28.1 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right
2049 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Washburn Avenue
12.5 mi · 17 min · Washburn Avenue
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Continue on C Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · C Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 40th Street
6 m · 1 sec · 40th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 40th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 40th Street
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Continue on State Highway 3
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on West Mission Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Mission Street
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Turn left onto Elkader Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Elkader Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
25.4 mi · 35 min · State Highway 13
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left
5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Iowa Street
49 m · 3 sec · East Iowa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Iowa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Monona.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
220th Street
Continue on 220th Street
166 mi · 03h 11m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sioux City and Sunny near Monona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Monona?
The road trip is about 301.9 miles (485.8 km) and usually takes 06h 09m 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?
Williams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Sioux City and 151.2 miles from Monona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.9 miles (413.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 $40.16 one way or $80.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sioux City and Sunny near Monona.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Monona. Straight-line distance: 256.94 mi (413.5 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 Monona
Township in Clayton County, Iowa
| Population | 1,462 |
| Coordinates | 43.0516500, -91.3893000 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monona (-91.3893, 43.05165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $40.16 | $80.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.29 | $90.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.57 | $99.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.49 | $112.98 |
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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