Sioux City, IA Road Trips

Sitting in the Midwest, Sioux City, IA is a local road trip base with 86 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 28-mile quick runs to 368-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Sioux City, IA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Woodbury and Plymouth counties in Iowa, United States

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Trip Routes

85

Longest Drive

368.2 mi

Eldridge, IA

Quickest Drive

44m

Akron, IA

Plan Around Sioux City, IA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Sioux City, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Davenport, IA to Sioux City, IA 363.9 mi · 6h 43m Blue Grass, IA to Sioux City, IA 358.4 mi · 6h 36m Mount Pleasant, IA to Sioux City, IA 335.3 mi · 6h 18m Winfield, IA to Sioux City, IA 332.2 mi · 6h 30m

Continue From Sioux City, IA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Sioux City, IA to Eldridge, IA 368.2 mi · 6h 45m Sioux City, IA to Iowa City, IA 313.1 mi · 5h 46m Sioux City, IA to Cascade, IA 289.5 mi · 5h 45m Sioux City, IA to Elkader, IA 283.7 mi · 5h 44m

Trips from Sioux City, IA

Sioux City, IA to Eldridge, IA

368.2 mi 6h 45m

Sioux City, IA to Iowa City, IA

313.1 mi 5h 46m

Sioux City, IA to Cascade, IA

289.5 mi 5h 45m

Sioux City, IA to Elkader, IA

283.7 mi 5h 44m

Sioux City, IA to Anamosa, IA

278.7 mi 5h 34m

Sioux City, IA to Springville, IA

271.2 mi 5h 23m

Sioux City, IA to Brooklyn, IA

266.9 mi 4h 55m

Sioux City, IA to Indiana, IA

245.8 mi 4h 37m

Sioux City, IA to Melcher-Dallas, IA

236.3 mi 4h 28m

Sioux City, IA to Pleasantville, IA

225.1 mi 4h 10m

Sioux City, IA to Colfax, IA

223 mi 4h 6m

Sioux City, IA to Mason City, IA

206 mi 4h 6m

Sioux City, IA to West Des Moines, IA

194.5 mi 3h 35m

Sioux City, IA to Buffalo (historical), IA

191.6 mi 3h 38m

Sioux City, IA to Adel, IA

182.4 mi 3h 22m

Sioux City, IA to Washington, IA

176.8 mi 3h 32m

Sioux City, IA to Belmond, IA

172 mi 3h 33m

Sioux City, IA to Villisca, IA

164.7 mi 3h 17m

Driving from Sioux City, IA

Expect an average of 191 miles and about 3h 43m behind the wheel when leaving Sioux City, IA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 368 miles (6h 45m), while the shortest is just 28 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Sioux City, IA are Eldridge, IA (368.2 mi, 6h 45m), Iowa City, IA (313.1 mi, 5h 46m), Cascade, IA (289.5 mi, 5h 45m), Elkader, IA (283.7 mi, 5h 44m), and Anamosa, IA (278.7 mi, 5h 34m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 191-mile trip from Sioux City, IA, budget about $28 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 26 mapped routes leaving Sioux City, IA and 60 routes heading into Sioux City, IA, covering 86 total connections. Distances range from 28 to 368 miles.

The longest mapped route from Sioux City, IA covers 368 miles and takes approximately 6h 45m. Shorter options start at just 28 miles.

The average route from Sioux City, IA runs about 191 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 191-mile trip from Sioux City, IA costs roughly $28 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Sioux City, IA include Eldridge, IA, Iowa City, IA, Cascade, IA and Elkader, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.