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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
267.97 mi
04h 59m
Flight
205.25 mi
330.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.25 mi
Kilometers
330.32 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.97 mi
Kilometers
431.26 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Sharon
Mon, May 4, 3:34 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Mon, May 4, 8:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-05-03T22:34
Arrive New Sharon
Mon, May 4, 3:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 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
Anita
IA

City in Iowa

From Sioux City
133.8 mi
02h 29m
To New Sharon
134.2 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SSW

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.

  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

    1594 ft · 55 sec · Court Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    794 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Floyd Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · Floyd Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 29 South

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 880 East: Des Moines

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    16 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Des Moines

    1.1 km · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    94.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    45.2 mi · 49 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 146: Grinnell, New Sharon

    1770 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 146

    17.9 mi · 25 min · State Highway 146

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    2543 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
95.6 mi · 36%
I 29 South
75.9 mi · 28%
I 35
59.6 mi · 22%
State Highway 146
17.9 mi · 7%
I 880 East
16.8 mi · 6%
Floyd Boulevard
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.8 mi
205.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anita
02h 29m from Sioux City
Leave By
7:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Anita, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anita.

RAIL

Creston

55 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Osceola

95 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Omaha

99 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

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).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
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#2 New Sharon

Human settlement in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,286
Coordinates41.4700000, -92.6513000
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: New Sharon (-92.6513, 41.47)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.45 gal
35.79 L · about $35.64
Round trip
$71.27
18.9 gal · 71.58 L
Estimated CO2
84 kg one way
Round trip: 168 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Iowa · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and New Sharon. The current time is 22:34:44.

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.