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

The driving distance from Stuart, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.18 mi
02h 28m
Flight
127.14 mi
204.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.14 mi
Kilometers
204.62 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.18 mi
Kilometers
257.79 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Fri, Apr 17, 2:29 AM CDT
Return by in Stuart
Fri, Apr 17, 4:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stuart
2026-04-17T00:01
Arrive Sioux City
Fri, Apr 17, 2:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stuart
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
Missouri Valley
IA

City in Harrison County, Iowa

From Stuart
80 mi
01h 14m
To Sioux City
80.2 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Division Street

    3016 ft · 1 min · South Division Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1489 ft · 36 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    65.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North: Sioux City

    2271 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street

    1582 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard

    3174 ft · 1 min · South Floyd Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    121 m · 13 sec · 5th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Iowa Street

    105 m · 7 sec · Iowa Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on 6th Street

    130 m · 16 sec · 6th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 North
75.8 mi · 47%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
65.3 mi · 41%
I 880 West
16.7 mi · 10%
South Division Street
0.85 mi · 1%
South Floyd Boulevard
0.6 mi
Floyd Boulevard
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 29 North

Merge slight left

75.3 mi · 01h 21m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
127.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Missouri Valley
01h 14m from Stuart
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Missouri Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Stuart and 80.2 miles from Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.31 one way or $42.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Missouri Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Missouri Valley, 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 Missouri Valley.

RAIL

Omaha

34 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

107 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stuart and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 127.14 mi (204.62 km).

Stuart

#1 Stuart

Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America

Population1,756
Coordinates41.5033200, -94.3185700
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: South Division Street (-94.31835, 41.503317)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.4 L · about $21.31
Round trip
$42.61
11.3 gal · 42.8 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.31 $42.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.03 $48.06
Premium $4.65 $26.30 $52.59
Diesel $5.30 $29.97 $59.94

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Stuart and Sioux City. The current time is 00:01:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.