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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Remsen, IA is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.23 mi
00h 53m
Flight
30.71 mi
49.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.71 mi
Kilometers
49.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.23 mi
Kilometers
59.92 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Remsen
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Thu, Apr 23, 8:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-04-23T07:03
Arrive Remsen
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sioux City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Merrill
IA

City in Plymouth County, Iowa

From Sioux City
18.6 mi
00h 26m
To Remsen
18.6 mi
00h 26m

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
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
25 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 49 sec · 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Court Street

    793 ft · 27 sec · Court Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 11th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Terminal Drive

    2076 ft · 53 sec · Terminal Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    73 m · 9 sec · 18th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    15.7 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road C38

    5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road C38

  11. 11

    Continue on 210th Street

    5 mi · 7 min · 210th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on C38

    1 mi · 1 min · C38

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Quest Avenue

    76 m · 4 sec · Quest Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road L12

    4 mi · 6 min · County Road L12

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 3

    940 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 3

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    2316 ft · 2 min · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
18th Street
15.8 mi · 42%
County Road C38
5.82 mi · 16%
210th Street
5.01 mi · 13%
County Road L12
3.99 mi · 11%
C38
1.01 mi · 3%
11th Street
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

18th Street

Take the ramp straight

15.7 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merrill
00h 26m from Sioux City
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sioux City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Remsen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Merrill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Sioux City and 18.6 miles from Remsen.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Remsen. Straight-line distance: 30.71 mi (49.43 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Remsen

City in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,607
Coordinates42.8147100, -95.9733500
Altitude405
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Remsen (-95.97335, 42.81471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.97 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.88
2.62 gal · 9.94 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.94 $9.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.57 $11.14
Premium $4.65 $6.10 $12.19
Diesel $5.30 $6.95 $13.90

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 Remsen. The current time is 07:03:21.

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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.