How far is Sioux City, IA from North English, IA?

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to North English, IA is about 296.5 miles (477.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m 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
296.47 mi
05h 29m
Flight
232.19 mi
373.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.19 mi
Kilometers
373.67 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.47 mi
Kilometers
477.12 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North English
Wed, Apr 22, 3:35 PM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Wed, Apr 22, 9:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-04-22T10:06
Arrive North English
Wed, Apr 22, 3:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 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
6:02 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
Casey
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Sioux City
148 mi
02h 44m
To North English
148.5 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux City and North English.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and North English.

  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

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Merango, North English

    2246 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto M Avenue

    11.7 mi · 16 min · M Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 149

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 149

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    709 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Clark Street

    15 m · 2 sec · East Clark Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Clark Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and North English.

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
95.6 mi · 32%
I 35
93.8 mi · 32%
I 29 South
75.9 mi · 26%
I 880 East
16.8 mi · 6%
M Avenue
11.7 mi · 4%
State Highway 149
0.76 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
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.3 mi
232.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Casey
02h 44m from Sioux City
Leave By
6:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sioux City and Sunny near North English.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to North English?

The road trip is about 296.5 miles (477.1 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Casey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148 miles from Sioux City and 148.5 miles from North English.

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

The direct path is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.3 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 6:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.44 one way or $78.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sioux City and Sunny near North English.

Stop Ideas Near Casey

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Casey, 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 Casey.

RAIL

Creston

52 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Osceola

82 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and North English. Straight-line distance: 232.19 mi (373.67 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
North English

#2 North English

City in Iowa, United States of America

Population994
Coordinates41.5139000, -92.0762900
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: North English (-92.07629, 41.5139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.46 gal
39.6 L · about $39.44
Round trip
$78.89
20.92 gal · 79.2 L
Estimated CO2
93 kg one way
Round trip: 185.9 kg / 410 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.44 $78.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.49 $88.97
Premium $4.65 $48.68 $97.36
Diesel $5.30 $55.48 $110.96

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and North English. The current time is 10:06:20.

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.