How far is Spencer, IA from Sioux City, IA?
The driving distance from Spencer, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spencer and Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spencer and Sioux City.
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Start on East 4th Street
139 m · 13 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue West
1596 ft · 34 sec · 1st Avenue West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 8th Street
117 m · 15 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Highway Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway Boulevard
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Take the exit straight
600 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto West 44th Street
865 ft · 14 sec · West 44th Street
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Continue on 320th Street
25.1 mi · 35 min · 320th Street
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Continue on US-18
1 km · 1 min · US-18
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Continue on 320th Street
7.6 mi · 11 min · 320th Street
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Take the ramp left toward IA 60
1817 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
34.4 mi · 40 min
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Continue straight
20.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR D12, US 75 Business: Floyd Boulevard, 46th Street
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto 18th Street
73 m · 8 sec · 18th Street
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Turn left onto Terminal Drive
2076 ft · 51 sec · Terminal Drive
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Continue straight
1128 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto 11th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 11th Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
793 ft · 25 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto 9th Street
990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right
35 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spencer and Sioux City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
IA 60
Merge slight left
34.4 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Spencer and Sunny near Sioux City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spencer to Sioux City?
The road trip is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Hospers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Spencer and 48.7 miles from Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.93 one way or $25.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spencer and Sunny near Sioux City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spencer and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 77.55 mi (124.81 km).
#1 Spencer
City in the state of Iowa (United States)
| Population | 10,989 |
| Coordinates | 43.1413600, -95.1444400 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sioux City
The second most populous city in Iowa.
| Population | 82,651 |
| Coordinates | 42.4999900, -96.4003100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.93 | $25.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.96 | $31.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.19 | $36.39 |
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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