Origin
Audubon, IA
Morning in Audubon on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Audubon, IA to Sioux City, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
113.3 mi
182 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Audubon, IA
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Sioux City, IA
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Trip Overview
Embarking from Audubon to Sioux City, Iowa, this 113.3-mile journey is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 37 minutes. Your drive will primarily utilize State Highway 37 and I-29, with a significant 71% of the route being highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, this is a budget-friendly excursion through the heart of the Midwest. The straightforward nature of this route makes it ideal for a spontaneous day trip, offering a direct connection between these two Iowa communities without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.6 miles from Audubon, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 37 | 37.8 mi | 51m |
| I 29 | 34.6 mi | 37m |
| Street F24 | 11.2 mi | 19m |
| 150th Street | 8 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 175 | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| County Road F32 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Iowa Avenue | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Linden Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 37
— 37.8 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Audubon, IA and Sioux City, IA.
1
Start on US 71
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Market Street
2
Continue on US 71
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road F32
3
Turn left onto 150th Street
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
150th Street
4
Continue on Street F24
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Street F24
5
Continue on Cora Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cora Street
6
Continue on Street F24
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Street F24
7
At end of road, turn left onto Linden Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Road
8
Turn right onto County Road F24
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road F24
9
Continue on IA 37
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 37
10
Continue on IA 37
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Railway Street
11
Continue on IA 37
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 37
12
Continue on IA 37
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
IA 37
13
Continue on IA 37
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Iowa Avenue
14
Turn right onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
North 6th Street
15
Turn left onto IA 37
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
IA 37
16
Continue on IA 37
22 mi
·
30 min
·
State Highway 37
17
Continue on IA 175
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 175
18
Continue on IA 175
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Iowa Avenue
19
Continue on IA 175
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
State Highway 175
20
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
21
Merge onto I 29
35 mi
·
37 min
·
I 29
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street
23
Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Floyd Boulevard
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto 5th Street
396 ft
·
14 sec
·
5th Street
25
Turn right onto Iowa Street
346 ft
·
7 sec
·
Iowa Street
26
Keep slight left at fork onto 6th Street
426 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Court Street
28
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
9th Street
29
Turn right
115 ft
·
8 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of just under 2.5 hours, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You could depart in the morning and be in Sioux City with plenty of daylight left, or make it an afternoon adventure. With only one recommended stop, plan your breaks strategically, perhaps before you hit the longest stretch on State Highway 37 to ensure comfort. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the state highway segments, as services might be less frequent than on the interstate. The estimated fuel cost of $18 makes this an economical drive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.6 miles from Audubon, IA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.6 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sioux City, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Audubon, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Audubon, IA
This is one driving day of about 113.3 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Audubon, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 37 for about 37.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.6 miles from Audubon, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 25.1 and 112.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
25.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Linden Road
At end of road, turn left onto Linden Road
Navigation decision point
5
111.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street
6
112 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
|
South Floyd Boulevard
Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
112.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
|
Iowa Street
Turn right onto Iowa Street
Navigation decision point
7
112.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
|
6th Street
Keep slight left at fork onto 6th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.71 one way
$35.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.45 | $38.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.80 | $43.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.02 | $50.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34 | 0 | $11.90 | $5.44 |
| Efficient EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.3 | 0 | $15.86 | $7.25 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sioux City, IA
Morning in Sioux City on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Woodbine, IA
57 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is largely highway-focused, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads. With 71% of the route on highways, expect a consistent pace for much of the 113.3 miles. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 37.8 miles on State Highway 37, offering a good opportunity to settle in. The progression generally involves moving from state highways onto the interstate, providing a familiar driving experience with ample opportunities for passing.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.8 mi on State Highway 37.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 37 and I 29. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 25.1 miles in near Linden Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 37m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.1 miles (Linden Road): Navigation decision point; at 111.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 112 miles (South Floyd Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Sioux City, IA
Full guide →Sioux City is on the western edge of the state of Iowa. It is on the Missouri River and many parts of Sioux City are among the unique Loess Hills formations.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 113.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.8 miles on State Highway 37. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.1 miles (Linden Road): Navigation decision point; at 111.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 112 miles (South Floyd Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sioux City, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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