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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Webster City, IA is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
135.89 mi
02h 46m
Flight
131.69 mi
211.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.69 mi
Kilometers
211.93 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.89 mi
Kilometers
218.69 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Webster City
Sat, Apr 18, 12:49 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Sat, Apr 18, 3:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-04-17T22:02
Arrive Webster City
Sat, Apr 18, 12:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sioux City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Early
IA

City in Sac County, Iowa, United States of America

From Sioux City
67.8 mi
01h 23m
To Webster City
68.1 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 23 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    80.8 mi · 1 hr 33 min · 220th Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 17 South

    2189 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Briggs Woods Road

    1409 ft · 27 sec · Briggs Woods Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Superior Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Superior Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    18 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
80.8 mi · 59%
Highway 20
39.4 mi · 29%
United States Highway 20
8.31 mi · 6%
Gordon Drive
3.45 mi · 3%
Superior Street
1.27 mi · 1%
6th Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

220th Street

Continue on 220th Street

80.8 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
131.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Early
01h 23m from Sioux City
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sioux City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Webster City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Early is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.8 miles from Sioux City and 68.1 miles from Webster City.

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

The direct path is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sioux City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Webster City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Webster City. Straight-line distance: 131.69 mi (211.93 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Webster City

#2 Webster City

City in Iowa

Population7,671
Coordinates42.4694200, -93.8160500
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Webster City (-93.81605, 42.46942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.15 L · about $18.06
Round trip
$36.13
9.58 gal · 36.3 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.06 $36.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.37 $40.74
Premium $4.65 $22.29 $44.59
Diesel $5.30 $25.41 $50.81

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

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Webster City. The current time is 22:02:59.

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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.