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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Woodbine, IA is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
78.11 mi
01h 39m
Flight
63.62 mi
102.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.62 mi
Kilometers
102.39 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.11 mi
Kilometers
125.71 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbine
Sun, May 3, 7:53 PM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Sun, May 3, 9:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-05-03T18:13
Arrive Woodbine
Sun, May 3, 7:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Onawa
IA

City in Iowa

From Sioux City
39 mi
00h 49m
To Woodbine
39.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1594 ft · 55 sec · Court Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    794 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Floyd Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · Floyd Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 29 South

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    51.3 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR F20: Little Sioux

    1563 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto County Road F20

    904 ft · 23 sec · County Road F20

  10. 10

    Continue on Vine Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1763 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Easton Trail

    6 mi · 8 min · Easton Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on Jackson Street

    3007 ft · 1 min · Jackson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Front Street

    126 m · 15 sec · Front Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1516 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Easton Trail

    14.6 mi · 21 min · Easton Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road F32

    982 ft · 20 sec · County Road F32

  18. 18

    Continue on 1st Street

    671 ft · 13 sec · 1st Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Park Street

    132 m · 11 sec · Park Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1840 ft · 44 sec · 2nd Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Way

    1507 ft · 32 sec · Lincoln Way

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    42 m · 11 sec · 6th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    22 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 South
51.6 mi · 66%
Easton Trail
20.6 mi · 26%
Vine Street
1.86 mi · 2%
Floyd Boulevard
0.65 mi · 1%
Jackson Street
0.57 mi · 1%
2nd Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I 29 South

Merge slight left

51.3 mi · 00h 56m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
63.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onawa
00h 49m from Sioux City
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers leaving Sioux City and Mostly Cloudy near Woodbine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Onawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Sioux City and 39.1 miles from Woodbine.

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

The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Sioux City and Mostly Cloudy near Woodbine.

Stop Ideas Near Onawa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Onawa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Onawa.

RAIL

Omaha

87 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Woodbine. Straight-line distance: 63.62 mi (102.39 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Woodbine

#2 Woodbine

City in Harrison County, Iowa, USA

Population1,363
Coordinates41.7383200, -95.7027800
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Woodbine (-95.70278, 41.73832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.43 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.82
5.52 gal · 20.86 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.41 $20.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.74 $23.48
Premium $4.65 $12.85 $25.69
Diesel $5.30 $14.64 $29.28

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Woodbine. The current time is 18:13:20.

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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.