How far is Sioux City, IA from New Hampton, IA?

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to New Hampton, IA is about 251.2 miles (404.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.6 miles (338.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
251.13 mi
05h 04m
Flight
210.59 mi
338.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.59 mi
Kilometers
338.91 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.13 mi
Kilometers
404.16 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:33 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Sat, Apr 18, 3:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-04-18T05:29
Arrive New Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sioux City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Duncombe
IA

City in Webster County, Iowa, in the United States

From Sioux City
125.3 mi
02h 32m
To New Hampton
125.8 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
44°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux City and New Hampton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and New Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Court Street

    767 ft · 27 sec · Court Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    122 m · 19 sec · 7th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Iowa Street

    129 m · 24 sec · Iowa Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Fairmount Street

    3030 ft · 1 min · Fairmount Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gordon Drive

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 20

    39.4 mi · 47 min · Highway 20

  10. 10

    Continue on United States Highway 20

    8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20

  11. 11

    Continue on 220th Street

    93.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min · 220th Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Mason City

    1647 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    47.4 mi · 51 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 18 East, IA 27 South: Mason City, Charles City

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    32.9 mi · 38 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 218 Business, CR B35: Charles City

    1513 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 185th Street

    1559 ft · 24 sec · 185th Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Gilbert Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Gilbert Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1198 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Clark Street

    1319 ft · 34 sec · Clark Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Brantingham Street

    759 ft · 24 sec · Brantingham Street

  22. 22

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    1761 ft · 50 sec · 5th Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on 200th Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · 200th Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on 200th Street

    11 mi · 15 min · 200th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Kenwood Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Kenwood Avenue

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 210th Street

    1801 ft · 36 sec · 210th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Linn Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · South Linn Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Linn Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and New Hampton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
93.8 mi · 37%
I 35 North
47.8 mi · 19%
Highway 20
39.4 mi · 16%
US 18 East
34 mi · 14%
200th Street
11 mi · 4%
United States Highway 20
8.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
210.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncombe
02h 32m from Sioux City
Leave By
6:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Sioux City and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near New Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to New Hampton?

The road trip is about 251.2 miles (404.2 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Duncombe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.3 miles from Sioux City and 125.8 miles from New Hampton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 210.6 miles (338.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.41 one way or $66.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Sioux City and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near New Hampton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and New Hampton. Straight-line distance: 210.59 mi (338.91 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
New Hampton

#2 New Hampton

City in Iowa

Population3,382
Coordinates43.0591400, -92.3176800
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: New Hampton (-92.31768, 43.05914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.86 gal
33.55 L · about $33.41
Round trip
$66.82
17.72 gal · 67.1 L
Estimated CO2
78.7 kg one way
Round trip: 157.5 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.41 $66.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.68 $75.36
Premium $4.65 $41.23 $82.47
Diesel $5.30 $46.99 $93.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and New Hampton. The current time is 05:29:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.