How far is Sioux City, IA from Perry, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Perry, IA is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sac County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux City and Perry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Perry.
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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
43.3 mi · 50 min · 220th Street
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Turn right onto Sigourney Avenue
11.6 mi · 16 min · Sigourney Avenue
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Continue on Maple Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Maple Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 5th Street
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Continue on 360th Street
14.9 mi · 20 min · 360th Street
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Turn right onto Indiana Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Indiana Avenue
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Continue on U Avenue
6.8 mi · 9 min · U Avenue
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Continue on Mc Intyre Street
1 km · 1 min · Mc Intyre Street
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Continue on U Avenue
4.4 mi · 6 min · U Avenue
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Continue on 9th Street North
919 ft · 19 sec · 9th Street North
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Continue on 9th N Street
1005 ft · 25 sec · 9th N Street
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Continue on South 9th Street
151 m · 18 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1844 ft · 53 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on U Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · U Avenue
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Turn slight left onto 144 Diagonal
6.9 mi · 10 min · 144 Diagonal
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Continue on Apple Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Apple Road
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Continue on 325th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · 325th Street
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Continue on D Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · D Avenue
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Continue on J Avenue
1031 ft · 16 sec · J Avenue
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Continue on 1st Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Willis Avenue
49 m · 5 sec · Willis Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willis Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Perry.
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
43.3 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Sioux City and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Perry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Perry?
The road trip is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Lytton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Sioux City and 79.3 miles from Perry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126 miles (202.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 10:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Sioux City and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Perry.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Perry. Straight-line distance: 126 mi (202.78 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 Perry
City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 7,896 |
| Coordinates | 41.8386000, -94.1071800 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perry (-94.10718, 41.8386)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.77 | $47.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.02 | $52.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.65 | $59.30 |
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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