How far is Sioux City, IA from Oakland, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Oakland, IA is about 118.1 miles (190 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Harrison 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 Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Oakland.
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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
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR M16: Shelby
1681 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto 385th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 385th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Tamarack Avenue
2657 ft · 46 sec · Tamarack Avenue
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Turn left onto 380th Street
6 mi · 8 min · 380th Street
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Continue on 380th Street
5 mi · 7 min · 380th Street
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Continue on Honeysuckle Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Honeysuckle Road
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Continue on Oakland Avenue
1238 ft · 41 sec · Oakland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
137 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto North Kearney Street
112 m · 17 sec · North Kearney Street
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Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
34 m · 5 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Oakland.
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 29 South
Merge slight left
75.6 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Cloudy leaving Sioux City and Mostly Cloudy near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Oakland?
The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190 km) and usually takes 02h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mondamin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Sioux City and 59 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.42 one way or $32.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Sioux City and Mostly Cloudy near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Mondamin
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 Mondamin.
Omaha
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 97.13 mi (156.31 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 Oakland
Oakland is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3091600, -95.3966700 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakland (-95.39667, 41.30916)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $3.94 | $16.42 | $32.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $17.84 | $35.67 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $20.17 | $40.34 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $25.06 | $50.12 |
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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