How far is Sioux City, IA from Mount Ayr, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Mount Ayr, IA is about 221.2 miles (356 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.5 miles (268 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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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 Mount Ayr.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Mount Ayr.
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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
58.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 25: Guthrie Center, Greenfield
1023 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 25
12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 25
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Continue on Northeast 6th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast 6th Street
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Continue on State Highway 25
7.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 25
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Turn straight onto West Division Street
3145 ft · 55 sec · West Division Street
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Turn right onto School Street
3218 ft · 54 sec · School Street
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Continue on State Highway 25
9.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 25
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Continue on West Townline Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Townline Street
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Turn right onto North Sumner Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Sumner Avenue
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Turn left onto West Taylor Street
9.4 mi · 14 min · West Taylor Street
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Turn right onto North Douglas Street
2777 ft · 1 min · North Douglas Street
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Turn slight right
22.2 mi · 33 min
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Turn right onto South Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Street
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Turn right onto South Polk Street
1381 ft · 1 min · South Polk Street
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Turn right onto East Madison Street
88 m · 13 sec · East Madison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Madison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Mount Ayr.
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 29 South
Merge slight left
75.6 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers leaving Sioux City and Partly Cloudy near Mount Ayr.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Mount Ayr?
The road trip is about 221.2 miles (356 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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 110.5 miles from Sioux City and 110.7 miles from Mount Ayr.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.5 miles (268 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 8:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.45 one way or $58.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Sioux City and Partly Cloudy near Mount Ayr.
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 Mount Ayr. Straight-line distance: 166.5 mi (267.96 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 Mount Ayr
City in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,601 |
| Coordinates | 40.7147100, -94.2352300 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Ayr (-94.23523, 40.71471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $29.45 | $58.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.22 | $66.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.35 | $72.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.42 | $82.85 |
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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