How far is Sioux City, IA from Tripoli, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Tripoli, IA is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.5 miles (340.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux City and Tripoli.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Tripoli.
-
1
Start on the route
35 m · 14 sec
-
2
Turn left onto 9th Street
990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street
-
3
Turn right onto Court Street
767 ft · 27 sec · Court Street
-
4
Turn left onto 7th Street
122 m · 19 sec · 7th Street
-
5
Turn right onto Iowa Street
129 m · 24 sec · Iowa Street
-
6
Turn left onto 6th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 6th Street
-
7
Continue on Fairmount Street
3030 ft · 1 min · Fairmount Street
-
8
Turn left onto Gordon Drive
3.4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Drive
-
9
Continue on Highway 20
39.4 mi · 47 min · Highway 20
-
10
Continue on United States Highway 20
8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20
-
11
Continue on 220th Street
148.1 mi · 2 hr 51 min · 220th Street
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward CR D18: Cedar Falls
2133 ft · 1 min
-
13
Turn left onto Grundy Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Grundy Road
-
14
Continue on University Avenue
3.5 mi · 5 min · University Avenue
-
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Greenhill Road
2 m · 1 sec · Greenhill Road
-
16
Exit the roundabout onto Greenhill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Greenhill Road
-
17
Turn left onto Avenue of the Saints
2.7 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 218 South: Waterloo
1.4 km · 2 min
-
19
Merge slight left onto Leo P Rooff Expressway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Leo P Rooff Expressway
-
20
Take the exit slight right toward Broadway Street: Airport
2340 ft · 1 min
-
21
Turn left onto Airport Boulevard
1496 ft · 36 sec · Airport Boulevard
-
22
Turn right onto West Airline Highway
3 mi · 5 min · West Airline Highway
-
23
Turn left onto Logan Avenue
6.9 mi · 8 min · Logan Avenue
-
24
Continue on Larrabee Avenue
11.3 mi · 13 min · Larrabee Avenue
-
25
Turn right onto 170th Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · 170th Street
-
26
Continue on 7th Avenue Southwest
2681 ft · 51 sec · 7th Avenue Southwest
-
27
Turn left onto South Main Street
2086 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street
-
28
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Tripoli.
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
148 mi · 02h 51m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Sioux City and Chance Rain Showers near Tripoli.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Tripoli?
The road trip is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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 118.7 miles from Sioux City and 119.2 miles from Tripoli.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.5 miles (340.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 7:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.64 one way or $63.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Sioux City and Chance Rain Showers near Tripoli.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Tripoli. Straight-line distance: 211.53 mi (340.43 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 Tripoli
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,375 |
| Coordinates | 42.8080400, -92.2582300 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tripoli (-92.25823, 42.80804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $31.64 | $63.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.68 | $71.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.05 | $78.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.50 | $89.00 |
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 18, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.