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

The driving distance from Springville, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 270.9 miles (436 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.2 miles (410.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
270.95 mi
04h 19m
Flight
255.22 mi
410.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.22 mi
Kilometers
410.73 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.95 mi
Kilometers
436.05 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Wed, Apr 29, 9:00 PM CDT
Return by in Springville
Thu, Apr 30, 1:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springville
2026-04-29T16:41
Arrive Sioux City
Wed, Apr 29, 9:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Webster City
IA

City in Iowa

From Springville
135.3 mi
02h 09m
To Sioux City
135.6 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    17 m · 8 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto John Street

    62 m · 11 sec · John Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1472 ft · 29 sec · Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Springville Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Springville Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Home Road

    9 mi · 12 min · County Home Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Home Road

    37 m · 3 sec · County Home Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto County Home Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · County Home Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Home Road;C Avenue Extension

    41 m · 3 sec · County Home Road

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto County Home Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · County Home Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    42 mi · 46 min · Avenue of the Saints

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    160.2 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Avenue of the Saints

  13. 13

    Continue on 160th Street

    6.4 mi · 7 min · 160th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on United States Highway 20

    1.9 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 20

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 20

    42.9 mi · 53 min · Highway 20

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Fairmount Street

    3033 ft · 1 min · South Fairmount Street

  17. 17

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
202 mi · 75%
Highway 20
42.9 mi · 16%
County Home Road
13.5 mi · 5%
160th Street
6.44 mi · 2%
Springville Road
2.02 mi · 1%
United States Highway 20
1.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints

160 mi · 03h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
255.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Webster City
02h 09m from Springville
Leave By
8:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Springville and Partly Cloudy near Sioux City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 270.9 miles (436 km) and usually takes 04h 19m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Webster City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.3 miles from Springville and 135.6 miles from Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 255.2 miles (410.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.05 one way or $72.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Springville and Partly Cloudy near Sioux City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springville and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 255.22 mi (410.73 km).

Springville

#1 Springville

City in Linn County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,149
Coordinates42.0594500, -91.4426700
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Water Street (-91.442697, 42.05945)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.56 gal
36.19 L · about $36.05
Round trip
$72.10
19.12 gal · 72.38 L
Estimated CO2
85 kg one way
Round trip: 169.9 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.05 $72.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.66 $81.32
Premium $4.65 $44.49 $88.98
Diesel $5.30 $50.71 $101.41

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Springville and Sioux City. The current time is 16:41:09.

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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.