How far is Sioux City, IA from Saint Ansgar, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Saint Ansgar, IA is about 236.6 miles (380.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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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Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux City and Saint Ansgar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Saint Ansgar.
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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
93.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min · 220th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Mason City
1647 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
60.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
2004 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 9
6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 9
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Continue on West South Street
1 mi · 2 min · West South Street
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Continue on State Highway 9
9.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 9
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Turn left onto Balsam Avenue
6 mi · 11 min · Balsam Avenue
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Turn right onto 420th Street
4 mi · 7 min · 420th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Foothill Avenue
1132 ft · 23 sec · Foothill Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1280 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1735 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto Train Lane
18 m · 3 sec · Train Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Train Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Saint Ansgar.
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
93.8 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Sioux City and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Ansgar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Saint Ansgar?
The road trip is about 236.6 miles (380.7 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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 118.1 miles from Sioux City and 118.5 miles from Saint Ansgar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 7:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.49 one way or $62.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sioux City and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Ansgar.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Saint Ansgar. Straight-line distance: 186.24 mi (299.73 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 Saint Ansgar
City
| Population | 1,125 |
| Coordinates | 43.3783000, -92.9188100 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Ansgar (-92.91881, 43.3783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $31.49 | $62.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.51 | $71.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.86 | $77.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.29 | $88.58 |
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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