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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Sac City, IA is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
76.17 mi
01h 37m
Flight
72.1 mi
116.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.1 mi
Kilometers
116.04 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.17 mi
Kilometers
122.58 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sac City
Sun, May 31, 12:09 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Sun, May 31, 1:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-05-30T22:31
Arrive Sac City
Sun, May 31, 12:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Cushing
IA

Town in Iowa

From Sioux City
38 mi
00h 48m
To Sac City
38.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph ESE
Destination
59°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.8 mi · 24 min · 220th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Sierra Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sierra Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North 5th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    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 Sac City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 20
39.4 mi · 52%
220th Street
20.8 mi · 27%
United States Highway 20
8.31 mi · 11%
Gordon Drive
3.45 mi · 5%
Sierra Avenue
1.26 mi · 2%
North 5th Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 20

Continue on Highway 20

39.4 mi · 00h 47m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cushing
00h 48m from Sioux City
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sioux City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sac City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Cushing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Sioux City and 38.2 miles from Sac City.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Sac City. Straight-line distance: 72.1 mi (116.04 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Sac City

#2 Sac City

City in Iowa

Population2,068
Coordinates42.4222000, -94.9897100
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Sac City (-94.98971, 42.4222)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.17 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.29
5.38 gal · 20.34 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.14 $20.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.44 $22.88
Premium $4.65 $12.52 $25.04
Diesel $5.30 $14.27 $28.54

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Sac City. The current time is 22:31:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.