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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Winfield, IA is about 332 miles (534.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
331.99 mi
06h 30m
Flight
272.47 mi
438.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.47 mi
Kilometers
438.5 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.99 mi
Kilometers
534.29 km
Drive Time
06h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winfield
Sat, May 2, 1:19 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Sat, May 2, 7:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-05-01T18:48
Arrive Winfield
Sat, May 2, 1:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:31 PM to 2:01 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sioux City
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Owasa
IA

Human settlement in Hardin County, Iowa, United States of America

From Sioux City
165.7 mi
03h 15m
To Winfield
166.3 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
58°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    107.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Avenue of the Saints

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Highway 78

    5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 78

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    880 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Locust Street

    781 ft · 20 sec · South Locust Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    655 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
166 mi · 50%
Avenue of the Saints
107 mi · 32%
Highway 20
39.4 mi · 12%
United States Highway 20
8.31 mi · 3%
State Highway 78
5.24 mi · 2%
Gordon Drive
3.45 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

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.

Drive Time
06h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.5 mi
272.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owasa
03h 15m from Sioux City
Leave By
10:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Sioux City and Mostly Sunny near Winfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 332 miles (534.3 km) and usually takes 06h 30m 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?

Owasa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.7 miles from Sioux City and 166.3 miles from Winfield.

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

The direct path is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 $44.20 one way or $88.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Sioux City and Mostly Sunny near Winfield.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 272.47 mi (438.5 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 Winfield

City in Iowa, United States

Population1,073
Coordinates41.1230800, -91.4412700
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Winfield (-91.44127, 41.12308)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 534 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.72 gal
44.35 L · about $44.20
Round trip
$88.39
23.44 gal · 88.7 L
Estimated CO2
104.2 kg one way
Round trip: 208.3 kg / 459 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.20 $88.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.85 $99.69
Premium $4.65 $54.54 $109.09
Diesel $5.30 $62.16 $124.33

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Winfield. The current time is 18:48:47.

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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.