How far is Tama, IA from Sioux City, IA?
The driving distance from Tama, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 230.7 miles (371.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199 miles (320.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Webster 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 Tama and Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tama and Sioux City.
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Start on State Street
1642 ft · 33 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto West 13th Street
1334 ft · 25 sec · West 13th Street
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Turn right onto Harding Street
2225 ft · 38 sec · Harding Street
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Continue on South County Road
2296 ft · 48 sec · South County Road
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Take the ramp left
2073 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
50.8 mi · 59 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
2992 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.4 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Fort Dodge
1664 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
145 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Turn right onto South Fairmount Street
3033 ft · 1 min · South Fairmount Street
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Continue on 6th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street
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Turn left 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 Tama and Sioux City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 20 West
Merge slight left
145 mi · 02h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Tama and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Sioux City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tama to Sioux City?
The road trip is about 230.7 miles (371.3 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Otho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.2 miles from Tama and 115.5 miles from Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199 miles (320.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 9:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.70 one way or $61.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny around Tama and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Sioux City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tama and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 199.02 mi (320.29 km).
#1 Tama
City in Tokyo, Japan
| Population | 2,723 |
| Coordinates | 41.9666600, -92.5768600 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| 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: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $30.70 | $61.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.62 | $69.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.88 | $75.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.17 | $86.35 |
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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