How far is Elkader, IA from Sioux City, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Elkader and Sioux City is 254.86 miles (410.16 km).
Flight distance from Elkader, IA to Sioux City, IA is 254.86 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Elkader to Sioux City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Elkader, Iowa to Sioux City, Iowa is: 283.15 miles (455.68 km) by car.
Driving from Elkader to Sioux City will take approximately 04 hours 34 minutes.
#1 Elkader
Town
| Population | 1201 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°51'14"N 91°24'20"W |
| Latitude | 42.8538700 |
| Longitude | -91.4054200 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sioux City
The second most populous city in Iowa. It is located on the Missouri River in northwestern Iowa. Sioux City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Sioux City Art Center and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.
| Population | 82651 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°29'60"N 96°24'1"W |
| Latitude | 42.4999900 |
| Longitude | -96.4003100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Sioux City: (-96.400135,42.499991)
Estimated Travel Time Between Elkader and Sioux City
The distance between Elkader and Sioux City is 456 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 03 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Elkader and Sioux City. The current time is 05:27:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 43 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 46 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.82 liters (9.99 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elkader and Sioux City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elkader to Sioux City is $32.82 (diesel $46.44).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $32.82 | $35.95 | $40.6 | $46.44 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elkader and Sioux City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
