Distance from Ankeny to Sioux City
How far is it from Ankeny to Sioux City? About 153 mi in a straight line and 199 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Ankeny and Sioux City are about 153 mi (246 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 199 mi (320 km), a drive of about 3 hr 33 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 47 min.
| Straight-line distance | 153 mi / 246 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 199 mi / 320 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr 33 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 47 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $25 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 42.123, -94.995 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Ankeny to Sioux City is about 153 mi (246 km) in a straight line, and roughly 199 mi (320 km) by road.