Origin
Chatsworth, IA
Night in Chatsworth on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chatsworth, IA to Sioux Center, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chatsworth, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Sioux Center, IA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Chatsworth to Sioux Center is 27.5 miles and takes about 40 minutes via State Highway 12 and US 75, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop keeps you within Iowa's Midwest region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's perfect for a quick trip when you need to get from point A to point B without a major time commitment. You won't encounter much in the way of major towns or tourist stops, making it ideal for a no-fuss journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 420th Street | 15.9 mi | 21m |
| State Highway 12 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| US 75 | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Avenue E | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Birch Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| 12th Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Main Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
420th Street
— 15.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatsworth, IA and Sioux Center, IA.
1
Start on IA 12
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
12th Avenue
2
Continue on IA 12
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 12
3
Continue on IA 12
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Avenue E
4
Continue on IA 10
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Birch Avenue
5
Turn right onto CR B46
16 mi
·
21 min
·
420th Street
6
Turn left onto US 75
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 75
7
Arrive at destination
US 75
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 8.9 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
8.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CR B46 / 420th Street
Turn right onto CR B46 / 420th Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 75
Turn left onto US 75
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.30 one way
$8.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Center, IA
Night in Sioux Center on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
40m 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 route has a "turn-heavy local drive" profile, meaning you'll navigate a series of turns and local roads. With only 26% of the drive on highways, expect a more intimate connection with the Iowa landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 15.9 miles on 420th Street, giving you a bit of open road before more turns. You'll primarily be on 420th Street, State Highway 12, and US 75, so keep an eye on signage as you navigate the various road types.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on 420th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.9 miles in near CR B46 / 420th Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chatsworth, IA to Sioux Center, IA is easy. At 40m with 26% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.9 miles (CR B46 / 420th Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.8 miles (US 75): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.9 miles on 420th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.9 miles (CR B46 / 420th Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.8 miles (US 75): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sioux Center, 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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