How far is Sioux City, IA from Osage, IA?

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Osage, IA is about 233.7 miles (376.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.6 miles (305.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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
233.7 mi
04h 41m
Flight
189.58 mi
305.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.58 mi
Kilometers
305.1 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.7 mi
Kilometers
376.1 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osage
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 PM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Thu, Apr 23, 6:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-04-23T09:24
Arrive Osage
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 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
7:36 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
Otho
IA

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

From Sioux City
116.6 mi
02h 20m
To Osage
117.1 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 28 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Osage.

  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

    767 ft · 27 sec · Court Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    122 m · 19 sec · 7th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Iowa Street

    129 m · 24 sec · Iowa Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Fairmount Street

    3030 ft · 1 min · Fairmount Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gordon Drive

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 20

    39.4 mi · 47 min · Highway 20

  10. 10

    Continue on United States Highway 20

    8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20

  11. 11

    Continue on 220th Street

    93.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min · 220th Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Mason City

    1647 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    47.4 mi · 51 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 18 East, IA 27 South: Mason City, Charles City

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    27.1 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lancer Avenue

    9.9 mi · 17 min · Lancer Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on South 7th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
93.8 mi · 40%
I 35 North
47.8 mi · 20%
Highway 20
39.4 mi · 17%
US 18 East
28.1 mi · 12%
Lancer Avenue
9.88 mi · 4%
United States Highway 20
8.31 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

220th Street

Continue on 220th Street

93.8 mi · 01h 48m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
189.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otho
02h 20m from Sioux City
Leave By
7:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sioux City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Osage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Osage?

The road trip is about 233.7 miles (376.1 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Otho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Sioux City and 117.1 miles from Osage.

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

The direct path is about 189.6 miles (305.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 7:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.11 one way or $62.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sioux City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Osage.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Osage. Straight-line distance: 189.58 mi (305.1 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Osage

#2 Osage

City in Mitchell County, Iowa, United States

Population3,549
Coordinates43.2841400, -92.8110300
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Osage (-92.81103, 43.28414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.25 gal
31.22 L · about $31.11
Round trip
$62.22
16.5 gal · 62.44 L
Estimated CO2
73.3 kg one way
Round trip: 146.6 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.11 $62.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.09 $70.17
Premium $4.65 $38.40 $76.79
Diesel $5.30 $43.76 $87.52

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Osage. The current time is 09:24:39.

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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.