How far is Sioux City, IA from Monroe, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Monroe, IA is about 227.6 miles (366.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux City and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Monroe.
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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 left to continue on John MacVicar Freeway
10.1 mi · 13 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 163 East: East University Avenue, State Fairgrounds
2795 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto East University Avenue
7.7 mi · 13 min · East University Avenue
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Continue on Northeast University Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · Northeast University Avenue
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Continue on East University Avenue
15 mi · 17 min · East University Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Monroe
2103 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 163 (Bus)
2.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 163 (Bus)
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1222 ft · 60 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Monroe Street
22 m · 1 sec · North Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Monroe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sioux City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Monroe?
The road trip is about 227.6 miles (366.3 km) and usually takes 04h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Walnut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.6 miles from Sioux City and 114 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.28 one way or $60.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sioux City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Walnut
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 Walnut.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 182.3 mi (293.38 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 Monroe
City in Jasper County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,905 |
| Coordinates | 41.5222100, -93.1018700 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe (-93.10187, 41.52221)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $30.28 | $60.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.15 | $68.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.37 | $74.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.59 | $85.18 |
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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