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Trip from Manson, 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 10m

Distance

102.8 mi

166 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 1m ★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Manson, IA, IA

Manson, IA

Dany Castrejon

city ​​in Woodbury and Plymouth counties in Iowa, United States

Sioux City, IA

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 102.8-mile drive from Manson, IA, to Sioux City, IA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes to complete. You'll spend most of your time on US 20, a highway-focused route that makes up 92% of your journey. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, this trip is an economical option for a quick regional hop within the Midwest. Given its manageable length and direct path, it's an easy day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. Plan for a smooth, efficient transit between these two Iowa communities.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

51.4 miles from Manson, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 20 94.5 mi 1h 53m
Tabor Avenue 3.5 mi 6m
Sigourney Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
6th Street 0.9 mi 2m
220th Street 0.7 mi <1m
South Fairmount Street 0.6 mi 1m
8th Street 0.4 mi <1m
10th Avenue 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 20 — 94.5 mi, about 1h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manson, IA and Sioux City, IA.

1

Start on Main Street

35 ft · 7 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto 10th Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · 10th Avenue
3

At end of road, turn left onto 8th Street

0.4 mi · 38 sec · 8th Street
4

Continue on Tabor Avenue

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Tabor Avenue
5

Turn right onto IA 7

25 ft · 5 sec · 190th Street
6

Turn left onto Tabor Avenue

3.0 mi · 5 min · Tabor Avenue
7

At end of road, turn right onto D26

0.7 mi · 59 sec · 220th Street
8

Turn left onto CR N65

1.6 mi · 2 min · Sigourney Avenue
9

Turn right onto US 20

94 mi · 1 hr 53 min · US 20
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn right onto South Fairmount Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Fairmount Street
Use the right lane.
11

Continue on 6th Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · 6th Street
12

Turn right onto Court Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Court Street
13

Turn left onto 9th Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · 9th Street
14

Turn right

115 ft · 8 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 2-hour and 10-minute drive covering 102.8 miles, flexibility is your best friend. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive by lunchtime, or head out after lunch and reach Sioux City with time to spare. Since the longest stretch is 94.5 miles on US 20, you'll want to fuel up before leaving Manson to ensure a comfortable drive without needing to stop for gas mid-route. Plan your stops strategically; consider a brief break around the halfway point if needed, but you’ll likely find the journey quite manageable without extensive pauses. The estimated fuel cost of $16 makes this an economical and predictable trip to budget for.

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 51.4 miles from Manson, IA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.5 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 23 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.4 miles or 1h 5m 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 45m

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 Manson, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Manson, IA

This is one driving day of about 102.8 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Manson, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 20 for about 94.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Holstein, IA, IA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Holstein, IA

51 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

Sac City, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Holstein, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.4 miles from Manson, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

La Isla

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Sioux City, Nebraska

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 102.8

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+14024048022

Visit website

La Isla

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 102.8

South Sioux City, Nebraska

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+14024048022

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 102.8

Sioux City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006360986

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 36.7

Early, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006360986

Visit website

ChargeLab Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 88.2

Moville, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006360986

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 102.8

Sioux City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 95.5

Sioux City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 102.8

South Sioux City, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 58.8

Holstein, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 95.5

Sioux City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 102.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 10th Avenue

Turn left onto 10th Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | 8th Street

At end of road, turn left onto 8th Street

Navigation decision point

6
100.9 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | South Fairmount Street

Turn right onto South Fairmount Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
102.6 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in | 9th Street

Turn left onto 9th Street

Navigation decision point

5
102.8 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.07 one way

$32.14 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.65 $35.29
premium $4.89 $19.78 $39.57
diesel $5.61 $22.70 $45.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.8 0 $10.79 $4.93
Efficient EV 25.7 0 $9.00 $4.11
EV Truck/SUV 41.1 0 $14.39 $6.58

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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 18, 2026

Origin

Manson, IA

Afternoon in Manson on Sunday

Local time

3:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sioux City, IA

Afternoon in Sioux City on Sunday

Local time

3:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Sunny

NW 15 to 20 mph 5% chance 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

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 10m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 92% of your travel occurring on main roads like US 20. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is a solid 94.5 miles on US 20, offering a consistent pace. This means you're in for a drive characterized by efficiency rather than winding backroads. While the profile is highway-centric, keep an eye out for transitions as you approach your destination, where local roads like Tabor Avenue and Sigourney Avenue will guide you the final miles into Sioux City.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 94.5 mi on US 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 20 and Tabor Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 10th Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 10m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (10th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 100.9 miles (South Fairmount Street): 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 10m. Total distance: 102.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 94.5 miles on US 20. 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: near the start (10th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 100.9 miles (South Fairmount Street): 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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