If you are planning to travel from Osceola County to Sioux City, expect a straightforward 82.4-mile journey across the Iowa landscape. The trip takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes to complete, making it an ideal day trip that doesn’t require an overnight stay. You should budget about $12 for fuel, though keep in mind this estimate will fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency. Because this route stays entirely within the Midwest, you won't experience significant regional transitions, but you will move from the rural northern reaches toward the more populated Sioux City area. Since there are zero planned stops along this path, you have the flexibility to complete the drive in one efficient push. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that connects two distinct parts of the state through a series of local roads.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.1 miles from Osceola County, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
IA 60
44.3 mi
51m
US 75
20.2 mi
24m
220th Street
6 mi
8m
US 75 Business
4 mi
5m
County Highway A30
3 mi
4m
190th Street
1 mi
3m
Olive Avenue
1 mi
1m
230th Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
IA 60
— 44.3 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osceola County, IA and Sioux City, IA.
1
Start on Silver Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·Silver Avenue
2
Turn right onto 190th Street
1.0 mi·3 min·190th Street
3
Turn left onto US 59
3.0 mi·4 min·County Highway A30
4
Turn right onto CR A34
6.0 mi·8 min·220th Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto CR L36
1.0 mi·1 min·Olive Avenue
6
Turn slight right onto CR L36
0.8 mi·1 min·230th Street
7
Turn left onto IA 60
44 mi·51 min·IA 60
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 75
20 mi·24 min·US 75
Use the straight lane.
9
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.
10
Turn right onto 18th Street
239 ft·7 sec·18th Street
11
Turn left onto Terminal Drive
0.4 mi·50 sec·Terminal Drive
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·29 sec·this road
13
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.7 mi·1 min·11th Street
14
Turn left onto Court Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·Court Street
15
Turn right onto 9th Street
0.2 mi·45 sec·9th Street
16
Turn right
115 ft·8 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 26 minutes, you have significant flexibility in your departure time. Since the entire route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it is wise to check your navigation frequently to ensure you stay on track through the various turns. Plan to fuel up before you leave Osceola County, as the $12 budget assumes a steady pace without the convenience of highway-side amenities. Because there are no scheduled stops, be sure to take care of any personal needs before heading out on these local roads. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep a close eye on your GPS, as the frequent transition between 190th Street, County Highway A30, and 220th Street can be easy to miss if you aren't paying attention to local signage.
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 41.1 miles from Osceola County, IA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.3 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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.1 miles or 53m 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 27m
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 Osceola County, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Osceola County, IA
This is one driving day of about 82.3 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Osceola County, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on IA 60 for about 44.3 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 10.3 and 82.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.3 mi into trip|~17m in|CR L36 / Olive Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR L36 / Olive Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
12.1 mi into trip|~20m in|IA 60
Turn left onto IA 60
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
76.6 mi into trip|~1h 35m 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
82 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|9th Street
Turn right onto 9th Street
Navigation decision point
5
82.2 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.87 one way
$25.73 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.13
$28.25
premium
$4.89
$15.84
$31.68
diesel
$5.61
$18.17
$36.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.7
0
$8.64
$3.95
Efficient EV
20.6
0
$7.20
$3.29
EV Truck/SUV
32.9
0
$11.52
$5.27
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Osceola County, IA
Late night
in Osceola County on Sunday
Local time
5:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sioux City, IA
Late night
in Sioux City on Sunday
Local time
5:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Alton, IA
41 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
1 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 46m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route contains zero highway miles. You will navigate primarily via 190th Street, County Highway A30, and 220th Street to reach your destination. Because there is no long-stretch highway driving—with the longest segment on 190th Street measuring zero miles—the pace remains consistent but requires your full attention at intersections and turns. The character of this drive is defined by its rural local roads, which offer a different feel than the typical wide-open interstate grind. You will need to stay alert as you transition between these specific county connectors, as the road surface and navigation requirements will change frequently throughout the 82.4-mile trip.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.3 mi on IA 60.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IA 60 and US 75. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in near CR L36 / Olive 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 46m 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 10.3 miles (CR L36 / Olive Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (IA 60): Lane positioning matters here; at 76.6 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 Osceola County, IA to Sioux City, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Cr D12 along the way.
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.
The longest stretch is about 44.3 miles on IA 60. 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 10.3 miles (CR L36 / Olive Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (IA 60): Lane positioning matters here; at 76.6 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.
