How far is Wellman, IA from Sioux City, IA?
The driving distance from Wellman, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 310.1 miles (499.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellman and Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellman and Sioux City.
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Start on the route
41 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
50 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto 9th Avenue
1338 ft · 32 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1328 ft · 23 sec · 6th Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Main Street
2029 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 149
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 149
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Continue on M Avenue
11.9 mi · 17 min · M Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
92.7 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North: Sioux City
2271 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
75.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street
1582 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard
3174 ft · 1 min · South Floyd Boulevard
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Turn left onto 5th Street
121 m · 15 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Iowa Street
105 m · 7 sec · Iowa Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Street
130 m · 17 sec · 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 Wellman and Sioux City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wellman 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 Wellman to Sioux City?
The road trip is about 310.1 miles (499.1 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Menlo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.4 miles from Wellman and 153.7 miles from Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.2 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 7:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.25 one way or $82.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wellman and Chance Rain Showers near Sioux City.
Stop Ideas Near Menlo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menlo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellman and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 244.96 mi (394.23 km).
#1 Wellman
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,401 |
| Coordinates | 41.4641800, -91.8382300 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 499 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $41.25 | $82.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.53 | $93.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.91 | $101.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.03 | $116.05 |
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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