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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Vinton, IA is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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
246.58 mi
04h 55m
Flight
224.69 mi
361.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.69 mi
Kilometers
361.61 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.58 mi
Kilometers
396.83 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vinton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:33 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-04-23T04:38
Arrive Vinton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 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
Duncombe
IA

City in Webster County, Iowa, in the United States

From Sioux City
123 mi
02h 27m
To Vinton
123.6 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    15 mi · 16 min · Avenue of the Saints

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR D48: Brandon

    1808 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 330th Street

    2675 ft · 49 sec · 330th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Freeman Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Freeman Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on 26th Avenue

    5.3 mi · 7 min · 26th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 55th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 55th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 24th Avenue Drive

    3.8 mi · 6 min · 24th Avenue Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    136 m · 23 sec · 1st Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    64 m · 9 sec · East 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
166 mi · 67%
Highway 20
39.4 mi · 16%
Avenue of the Saints
15 mi · 6%
United States Highway 20
8.31 mi · 3%
26th Avenue
5.3 mi · 2%
24th Avenue Drive
3.79 mi · 2%
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
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
224.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncombe
02h 27m from Sioux City
Leave By
7:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sioux City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Duncombe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Sioux City and 123.6 miles from Vinton.

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

The direct path is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 7:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.81 one way or $65.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sioux City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vinton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Vinton. Straight-line distance: 224.69 mi (361.61 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
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#2 Vinton

City in Iowa

Population5,019
Coordinates42.1686100, -92.0235100
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Vinton (-92.02351, 42.16861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.7 gal
32.94 L · about $32.81
Round trip
$65.62
17.4 gal · 65.88 L
Estimated CO2
77.3 kg one way
Round trip: 154.6 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.81 $65.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.00 $74.00
Premium $4.65 $40.49 $80.98
Diesel $5.30 $46.14 $92.29

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Vinton. The current time is 04:38:02.

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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.