How far is Sioux City, IA from Oelwein, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Oelwein, IA is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.5 miles (367.8 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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City in Webster County, Iowa, in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux City and Oelwein.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Oelwein.
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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
767 ft · 27 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
122 m · 19 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Iowa Street
129 m · 24 sec · Iowa Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on Fairmount Street
3030 ft · 1 min · Fairmount Street
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Turn left onto Gordon Drive
3.4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Drive
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Continue on Highway 20
39.4 mi · 47 min · Highway 20
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Continue on United States Highway 20
8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on 220th Street
165.9 mi · 3 hr 11 min · 220th Street
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Keep slight left
15.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Jamestown Avenue
99 m · 9 sec · Jamestown Avenue
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto 1st Street East
647 ft · 18 sec · 1st Street East
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue Northeast
1.5 km · 1 min · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Jamestown Avenue
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jamestown Avenue
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Main Street South
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street South
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Palace Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Palace Road
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Continue on Rock Island Road
2699 ft · 50 sec · Rock Island Road
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Turn left onto 10th Street Southeast
820 ft · 25 sec · 10th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto South Frederick Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Frederick Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Frederick Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Oelwein.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
220th Street
Continue on 220th Street
166 mi · 03h 11m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sioux City and Mostly Cloudy near Oelwein.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Oelwein?
The road trip is about 251.3 miles (404.4 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 126 miles from Oelwein.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 6:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.45 one way or $66.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sioux City and Mostly Cloudy near Oelwein.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Oelwein. Straight-line distance: 228.53 mi (367.79 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 Oelwein
City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 5,789 |
| Coordinates | 42.6733200, -91.9135000 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oelwein (-91.9135, 42.67332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 08m |
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 | $33.45 | $66.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.72 | $75.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.28 | $82.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.05 | $94.09 |
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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