How far is Sioux City, IA from Moville, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Moville, IA is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Woodbury 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 Moville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Moville.
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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
12.4 mi · 15 min · Highway 20
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
2602 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
721 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
8 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Moville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Highway 20
Continue on Highway 20
12.4 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Sioux City and Sunny near Moville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Moville?
The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lawton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Sioux City and 9.2 miles from Moville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sioux City and Sunny near Moville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Moville. Straight-line distance: 16.71 mi (26.9 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 Moville
City in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,651 |
| Coordinates | 42.4888800, -96.0725200 |
| Altitude | 359 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moville (-96.07252, 42.48888)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
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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