How far is West Union, IA from Sioux City, IA?
The driving distance from West Union, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.2 miles (378.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Union and Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Union and Sioux City.
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Start on North Vine Street
160 m · 28 sec · North Vine Street
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Turn left onto West Bradford Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Bradford Street
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Continue on 230th Street
13 mi · 18 min · 230th Street
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Continue on 270th Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · 270th Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on 270th Street
5.6 mi · 8 min · 270th Street
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Take the ramp left
2080 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto McCloud Avenue
22.4 mi · 26 min · McCloud Avenue
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Continue on Logan Avenue
6.9 mi · 9 min · Logan Avenue
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Turn right onto West Airline Highway
3 mi · 5 min · West Airline Highway
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Turn left onto Airport Boulevard
786 ft · 21 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward US 218 north
2788 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Leo P Rooff Expressway
3116 ft · 41 sec · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1309 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IA 27 South, IA 58 South: Hudson, UNI
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
1.2 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward University Avenue
1165 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
102 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto University Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · University Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward University Avenue
38 m · 3 sec · University Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto University Avenue
3.5 mi · 5 min · University Avenue
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Continue on Grundy Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Grundy Road
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Take the ramp right
2235 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
199.2 mi · 3 hr 55 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 West Union and Sioux City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Grundy Road
Merge slight left
199 mi · 03h 55m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving West Union 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 West Union to Sioux City?
The road trip is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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 miles from West Union and 138.3 miles from Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.2 miles (378.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.35 one way or $72.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Union and Partly Cloudy near Sioux City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Union and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 235.21 mi (378.53 km).
#1 West Union
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,270 |
| Coordinates | 42.9627600, -91.8082200 |
| Altitude | 362 |
| 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: 440 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $36.35 | $72.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.00 | $82.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.86 | $89.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.13 | $102.26 |
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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