How far is Sioux City, IA from Nashua, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Nashua, IA is about 230.2 miles (370.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Webster 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 Nashua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Nashua.
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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
93.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min · 220th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Mason City
1647 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
22.8 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 3: Hampton, Clarion
2550 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 3
8.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on Central Avenue West
2.1 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue West
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Continue on State Highway 3
8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 210th Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · 210th Street
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Continue on South Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Street
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Continue on 210th Street
7.4 mi · 10 min · 210th Street
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Continue on State Highway 3
1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 210th Street
6.5 mi · 9 min · 210th Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 188
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 188
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Spring Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · Spring Avenue
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Turn right onto 140th Street
6.6 mi · 10 min · 140th Street
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Take the ramp left
2081 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
6.6 mi · 8 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
2050 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Sample Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Sample Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
612 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Nashua.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
220th Street
Continue on 220th Street
93.8 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sioux City and Partly Sunny near Nashua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Nashua?
The road trip is about 230.2 miles (370.4 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Otho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Sioux City and 115.3 miles from Nashua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.05 one way or $62.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sioux City and Partly Sunny near Nashua.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 198.58 mi (319.59 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 Nashua
City in Chickasaw and Floyd counties in Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,571 |
| Coordinates | 42.9527500, -92.5363000 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nashua (-92.5363, 42.95275)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $3.82 | $31.05 | $62.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $33.89 | $67.79 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $38.30 | $76.60 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $47.57 | $95.13 |
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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