How far is Sioux City, IA from New Sharon, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to New Sharon, IA is about 268 miles (431.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.2 miles (330.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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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 New Sharon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and New Sharon.
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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 right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
45.2 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 146: Grinnell, New Sharon
1770 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 146
17.9 mi · 25 min · State Highway 146
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Continue on North Main Street
2543 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and New Sharon.
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.
Isolated Rain Showers leaving Sioux City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Sharon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to New Sharon?
The road trip is about 268 miles (431.3 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?
Anita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.8 miles from Sioux City and 134.2 miles from New Sharon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.2 miles (330.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.8 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 7:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.64 one way or $71.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Sioux City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Sharon.
Stop Ideas Near Anita
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 Anita.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and New Sharon. Straight-line distance: 205.25 mi (330.32 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 New Sharon
Human settlement in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,286 |
| Coordinates | 41.4700000, -92.6513000 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Sharon (-92.6513, 41.47)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $35.64 | $71.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.19 | $80.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.98 | $87.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.12 | $100.25 |
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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