Distance between Sioux City IA and Des Moines IA
The distance from Sioux City to Des Moines is 199 miles by road including 198 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 2 hours and 59 minutes and goes through West Des Moines, Waukee, Adair, Casey and De Soto.
| Shortest distance by air | 157 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 198.8 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 2 h 59 min |
| Fuel amount | 6.8 gal |
| Fuel cost | 26.3 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Sioux City | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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I 29 80 mi, 1 h 11 min
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| Loveland | 80 mi | 1 h 11 min | 2.7 gal | |
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I 880 I 80 71 mi, 1 h 02 min
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| Casey | 151 mi | 2 h 14 min | 4.8 gal | |
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I 80 22 mi, 19 min
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| Garretville | 173 mi | 2 h 34 min | 5.8 gal | |
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I 80 4 mi, 03 min
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| De Soto | 177 mi | 2 h 37 min | 6.0 gal | |
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I 80 9 mi, 07 min
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| West Des Moines | 186 mi | 2 h 45 min | 6.1 gal | |
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I 80 I 235 13 mi, 13 min
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| Des Moines | 199 mi | 2 h 59 min | 6.6 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Sioux City to Des Moines?
Fuel cost: 26.3 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 198.8 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.88 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Sioux City to Des Moines?
Driving time: 2 h 59 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 178 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 2 h 37 min
- 9 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 7 min
- 7 mi with a maximum speed 60 mph = 6 min
- 2 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 2 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 1 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 25 mph = 1 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Sioux City to Des Moines by land?
The distance between Sioux City and Des Moines is 198.8 mi by road including 197.6 mi on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Sioux City and Des Moines respectively.
How far is Sioux City to Des Moines by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Sioux City and Des Moines is 156.6 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Sioux City and Des Moines respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Sioux City from Des Moines by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 18 min to cover the distance of 157 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 8 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Sioux City to Des Moines?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 3 min to cover the distance of 157 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h 12 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Sioux City and Des Moines?
The halfway point between Sioux City and Des Moines is Loveland. It is located about 20 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Loveland to Sioux City is 80 mi and driving will take about 1 h 11 min. The road between Loveland and Des Moines has length 119 mi and will take approximately 1 h 47 min.
Where is Sioux City in relation to Des Moines?
Sioux City is located 157 mi north-west of Des Moines.
Sioux City has geographic coordinates: latitude 42.49668, longitude -96.40588.
Des Moines has geographic coordinates: latitude 41.59106, longitude -93.60371.
Which highway goes from Sioux City to Des Moines?
The route from Sioux City to Des Moines follows I 80, I 29.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- US 6: 48 mi
- I 880: 16 mi
- I 235: 8 mi
