How far is Sioux City, IA from Strawberry Point, IA?

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Strawberry Point, IA is about 268.8 miles (432.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
268.79 mi
05h 23m
Flight
247.82 mi
398.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.82 mi
Kilometers
398.83 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.79 mi
Kilometers
432.57 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Strawberry Point
Thu, May 14, 5:01 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Thu, May 14, 10:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-05-13T23:38
Arrive Strawberry Point
Thu, May 14, 5:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sioux City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Webster City
IA

City in Iowa

From Sioux City
134.1 mi
02h 41m
To Strawberry Point
134.7 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Strawberry Point.

  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

    165.9 mi · 3 hr 11 min · 220th Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    28.1 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2049 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Washburn Avenue

    12.5 mi · 17 min · Washburn Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on C Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · C Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 40th Street

    6 m · 1 sec · 40th Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto 40th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 40th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 3

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 3

  19. 19

    Continue on West Mission Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Mission Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Elkader Street

    18 m · 2 sec · Elkader Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elkader Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
194 mi · 72%
Highway 20
39.4 mi · 15%
Washburn Avenue
12.5 mi · 5%
United States Highway 20
8.31 mi · 3%
Gordon Drive
3.45 mi · 1%
C Avenue
3.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
247.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Webster City
02h 41m from Sioux City
Leave By
6:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sioux City and Sunny near Strawberry Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Strawberry Point?

The road trip is about 268.8 miles (432.6 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Webster City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.1 miles from Sioux City and 134.7 miles from Strawberry Point.

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

The direct path is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 6:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.75 one way or $71.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sioux City and Sunny near Strawberry Point.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Strawberry Point. Straight-line distance: 247.82 mi (398.83 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Strawberry Point

#2 Strawberry Point

City in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,193
Coordinates42.6836000, -91.5340300
Altitude372
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Strawberry Point (-91.53403, 42.6836)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.48 gal
35.9 L · about $35.75
Round trip
$71.50
18.96 gal · 71.8 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.5 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.75 $71.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.32 $80.64
Premium $4.65 $44.12 $88.24
Diesel $5.30 $50.28 $100.56

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Strawberry Point. The current time is 23:38:11.

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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.