Distance from Des Moines, IA to Sioux City, IA, miles and hours

Distance from Des Moines, IA to Sioux City, IA, miles and hours
Distance Value
Driving distance: 197.35 mi (317.61 km)
Line distance: 156.09 mi (251.2 km)
Road time: 2 hr 57 min
Air distance: 156.09 mi (251.2 km)
Time to flight: 18 min

Distance from Sioux City city in Iowa by road in south direction from Des Moines, Iowa state is one hundred and ninety-seven miles by car. There are one hundred and fifty-six miles between two cities by map line. With average speed, road between Des Moines and Sioux City will take about 2 hours 57 minutes .

Distances between Des Moines, IA and Sioux City, IA

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Des Moines, IA

Country United States
State Iowa
City Des Moines
GPS Coordinates 41° 36' 2" N
-93° 36' 33"W
Latitude 41.60054
Longitude -93.60911

Sioux City, IA

Country United States
State Iowa
City Sioux City
GPS Coordinates 42° 29' 60" N
-96° 24' 1"W
Latitude 42.49999
Longitude -96.40031


Des Moines to Sioux City Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles from Des Moines, IA to Sioux City, IA?

Mileage from Des Moines to Sioux City by road is 197.35 miles or 317.61 km;

How far is Des Moines from Sioux City?

There is 156.09 miles (251.2 km) between Des Moines and Sioux City

How long is the trip between city of Des Moines and Sioux City?

The driving time between two cities is approx 2 hours 57 minutes

Distance Des Moines Sioux City

Distance Des Moines Sioux City
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 156.09 251.2 135.64
Driving distance 197.35 317.6 171.49

This table contains data about distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Des Moines, IA and Sioux City, IA

How far is Des Moines from Sioux City? Distance between cities in miles and other information about road, distance, approximate travel time and some other trip tips are in FAQ section. We have simple distance tables that will help you in travel. Fastest way to get Sioux City city is by plane, so check flight duration between Des Moines and Sioux City. And dont forget to look at distance from Sioux City to Des Moines. In case of car trip, use table info to see details for travelers by United States roads from Des Moines to Sioux City.


How long does it take to fly to Sioux City from Des Moines?

Flying time is about 18 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

Select arrival and departure cities, current are Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA

How long is flight from Des Moines to Sioux City?

This flight will take about eighteen minutes ;

How to get to Sioux City from Des Moines?

You can buy ticket to plane or drive by car, check ; distance in miles between Sioux City and Des Moines

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 18 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 18 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 16 min
Airbus 515 mph 18 min

Dont forget to include time in airport before and after flight.

Please note: current air time calculator show approximate distance and time between cities Des Moines, IA and Sioux City, IA. This values can be different if you flight from airports in this cities. To calculate exact time can be shown only when you buy ticket to the plane. We do not guarantee that there is an airline that connects city Des Moines and Sioux City. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

To calculate distance from Des Moines, IA to Sioux City, IA we use gps coordinates of city centers. In this way we can find the shortest distance between two points by air and best road mileage. Total distance is actual and is frequently updated with google maps data. If you search for other tour, choose other USA destination in search form. Just select start and finish points, or click one of suggested city couples below. We hope you find all information with this calculator, so dont forget to bookmark this page or share to Facebook or Twitter, this will help you to get new voyage in future. Enjoy your trips with you friends! And be safe on roads.