How far is Sioux City, IA from Solon, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Solon, IA is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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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Township in Hamilton County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux City and Solon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Solon.
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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
165.9 mi · 3 hr 11 min · 220th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
48.5 mi · 54 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
722 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East, US 151 North: Mount Vernon
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East, US 151 North: Mount Vernon
1306 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CR W6E: Ely
2295 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto C Street Southwest
658 ft · 20 sec · C Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Ely Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Ely Road
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Continue on State Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Continue on Ely Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Ely Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Highway 382 Northeast
48 m · 3 sec · Highway 382 Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 382 Northeast
2.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 382 Northeast
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Continue on West Main Street
2007 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Solon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
220th Street
Continue on 220th Street
166 mi · 03h 11m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sioux City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Solon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Solon?
The road trip is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?
Blairsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.4 miles from Sioux City and 141 miles from Solon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 5:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.45 one way or $74.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sioux City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Solon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Solon. Straight-line distance: 255.79 mi (411.65 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 Solon
Human settlement in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 2,771 |
| Coordinates | 41.8072300, -91.4940600 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Solon (-91.49406, 41.80723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $37.45 | $74.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.23 | $84.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.21 | $92.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.67 | $105.34 |
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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