If you are traveling from George to Sioux City, expect a straightforward 68.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 36 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as the distance is short enough to avoid the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel, making this an economical excursion through the Iowa Midwest. Since the drive is quite brief, you have the flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that connects two points in the same region efficiently. Whether you are heading south for business or a quick visit, this trip offers a simple transition across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34 miles from George, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 75
20.2 mi
24m
IA 60
10.4 mi
12m
Jackson Avenue
8 mi
10m
County Road K64
7.4 mi
10m
L14
5.7 mi
8m
US 75 Business
4 mi
5m
Kennedy Avenue
3.8 mi
5m
320th Street
3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 75
— 20.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between George, IA and Sioux City, IA.
1
Start on North Main Street
377 ft·17 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Boiler Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·East Boiler Avenue
3
Turn right onto South Virginia Street
0.6 mi·1 min·South Virginia Street
4
Continue on L14
5.7 mi·8 min·L14
5
Continue on CR L14
3.8 mi·5 min·Kennedy Avenue
6
Continue on CR L14
0.5 mi·1 min·Colfax Street
7
Turn right onto US 18
3.0 mi·4 min·320th Street
8
Turn left onto CR K64
8.0 mi·10 min·Jackson Avenue
9
Continue on County Road K64
3.7 mi·5 min·County Road K64
10
Continue on Albany Avenue
1.9 mi·5 min·Albany Avenue
11
Continue on Albany Place
0.5 mi·54 sec·Albany Place
12
Continue on County Road K64
3.7 mi·5 min·County Road K64
13
Turn right onto IA 60
10 mi·12 min·IA 60
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 75
20 mi·24 min·US 75
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit onto US 75 Business
4.0 mi·5 min·US 75 Business
Toward CR D12, US 75 Business: Floyd Boulevard, 46th StreetUse the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto 18th Street
239 ft·7 sec·18th Street
17
Turn left onto Terminal Drive
0.4 mi·50 sec·Terminal Drive
18
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·29 sec·this road
19
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.7 mi·1 min·11th Street
20
Turn left onto Court Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·Court Street
21
Turn right onto 9th Street
0.2 mi·45 sec·9th Street
22
Turn right
115 ft·8 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Because this drive is relatively short, you don't need an elaborate itinerary to manage your time effectively. You can easily complete the entire 68.1-mile distance without needing to build in scheduled stops for fuel or rest. However, keeping an eye on your tank before you leave George is a smart habit to ensure you don't run low before reaching your destination. Since there are no mandatory stops required by the route, you have the advantage of total flexibility to head out whenever it suits your day best. Use the 1-hour and 36-minute duration as a baseline for your arrival planning, but remember that varying traffic conditions on US 75 and IA 60 can occasionally influence your exact travel time.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34 miles from George, IA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.2 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sioux City, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving George, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from George, IA
This is one driving day of about 68.1 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from George, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 75 for about 20.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 68.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East Boiler Avenue
Turn left onto East Boiler Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
11 mi into trip|~17m in|US 18 / 320th Street
Turn right onto US 18 / 320th Street
Navigation decision point
7
62.4 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|US 75 Business
Take the exit onto US 75 Business toward CR D12, US 75 Business: Floyd Boulevard, 46th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward CR D12, US 75 Business: Floyd Boulevard,...
5
67.9 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|9th Street
Turn right onto 9th Street
Navigation decision point
5
68.1 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.65 one way
$21.29 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$11.69
$23.38
premium
$4.89
$13.11
$26.21
diesel
$5.61
$15.04
$30.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.4
0
$7.15
$3.27
Efficient EV
17
0
$5.96
$2.72
EV Truck/SUV
27.2
0
$9.53
$4.36
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
George, IA
Night
in George on Saturday
Local time
9:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sioux City, IA
Night
in Sioux City on Saturday
Local time
9:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 36m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate your way toward Sioux City, with highways accounting for 51% of your total travel time. You will spend much of your journey on US 75, IA 60, and Jackson Avenue, which provide a balanced mix of road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 20.2-mile segment on US 75, which offers a fairly steady pace. As you progress through the route, the character of the road shifts from regional connectors to local thoroughfares. Behind the wheel, you will notice a transition in traffic density as you leave the quieter areas of George and approach the more populated regions of Sioux City.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.2 mi on US 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Boiler Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 36m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Boiler Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (US 18 / 320th Street): Navigation decision point; at 62.4 miles (US 75 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from George, IA to Sioux City, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Cr D12 along the way.
Cr D12
62.4 mi in|~1h 25m|via US 75 Business
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 68.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 20.2 miles on US 75. 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 0.1 miles (East Boiler Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (US 18 / 320th Street): Navigation decision point; at 62.4 miles (US 75 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sioux City, IA before heading back.
