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

The driving distance from Walcott, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 332.2 miles (534.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 295.6 miles (475.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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
332.27 mi
05h 14m
Flight
295.58 mi
475.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
295.58 mi
Kilometers
475.69 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.27 mi
Kilometers
534.73 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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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 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Tue, May 5, 7:09 AM CDT
Return by in Walcott
Tue, May 5, 12:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walcott
2026-05-05T01:55
Arrive Sioux City
Tue, May 5, 7:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 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
6:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walcott
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
De Soto
IA

Human settlement in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America

From Walcott
176.1 mi
02h 37m
To Sioux City
156.2 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Downey Street

    16 m · 4 sec · Downey Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bryant Street

    705 ft · 33 sec · Bryant Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 200th Street

    2374 ft · 47 sec · 200th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 60th Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 60th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North Plainview Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Plainview Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    154.7 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  11. 11

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

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

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

    2271 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street

    1582 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard

    3174 ft · 1 min · South Floyd Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    121 m · 15 sec · 5th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Iowa Street

    105 m · 7 sec · Iowa Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on 6th Street

    130 m · 17 sec · 6th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Plainview Road
161 mi · 49%
I 80 West
95.5 mi · 29%
I 29 North
75.8 mi · 23%
I 880 West
16.7 mi · 5%
South Main Street
0.81 mi
60th Avenue
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

North Plainview Road

Merge slight left

155 mi · 02h 48m

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
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
295.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
De Soto
02h 37m from Walcott
Leave By
6:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Walcott and 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 Walcott to Sioux City?

The road trip is about 332.2 miles (534.7 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

De Soto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.1 miles from Walcott and 156.2 miles from Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 295.6 miles (475.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 6:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.20 one way or $88.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Walcott and Chance Rain Showers near Sioux City.

Stop Ideas Near De Soto

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around De Soto, 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 De Soto.

RAIL

Osceola

59 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

60 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walcott and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 295.58 mi (475.69 km).

Walcott

#1 Walcott

City in Iowa

Population1,627
Coordinates41.5847500, -90.7720900
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Downey Street (-90.772186, 41.584757)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 535 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.72 gal
44.38 L · about $44.20
Round trip
$88.39
23.44 gal · 88.76 L
Estimated CO2
104.2 kg one way
Round trip: 208.3 kg / 459 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.20 $88.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.85 $99.69
Premium $4.65 $54.54 $109.09
Diesel $5.30 $62.16 $124.33

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Walcott and Sioux City. The current time is 01:55:00.

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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.