How far is Sioux City, IA from Walcott, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Walcott, IA is about 354 miles (569.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 295.6 miles (475.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux City and Walcott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Walcott.
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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
1594 ft · 55 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
794 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Floyd Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Floyd Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 29 South
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
75.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880 East: Des Moines
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
16 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Des Moines
1.1 km · 44 sec
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Merge slight right
94.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
147 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR Y40: Walcott, Plain View
1289 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto North Plainview Road
1 km · 1 min · North Plainview Road
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Continue on 60th Avenue
1 km · 1 min · 60th Avenue
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Turn left onto 200th Street
2374 ft · 47 sec · 200th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Bryant Street
705 ft · 36 sec · Bryant Street
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Turn left onto Downey Street
16 m · 2 sec · Downey Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Downey Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Walcott.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 35
Keep slight left
147 mi · 02h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Sioux City and Chance Rain Showers near Walcott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Walcott?
The road trip is about 354 miles (569.7 km) and usually takes 06h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
De Soto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.7 miles from Sioux City and 177.3 miles from Walcott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 295.6 miles (475.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.10 one way or $94.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sioux City and Chance Rain Showers near Walcott.
Stop Ideas Near De Soto
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to De Soto.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Walcott. Straight-line distance: 295.58 mi (475.69 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 Walcott
City in Iowa
| Population | 1,627 |
| Coordinates | 41.5847500, -90.7720900 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walcott (-90.77209, 41.58475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 570 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 24m |
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 | $47.10 | $94.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.12 | $106.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $58.13 | $116.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $66.25 | $132.49 |
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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