Origin
Sioux City, IA
Night in Sioux City on Saturday
Local time
9:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sioux City, IA to Akron, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sioux City, IA
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Akron, IA
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Trip Overview
This short 27.5-mile journey from Sioux City, IA to Akron, IA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking just about 44 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily on State Highway 12 and other state routes, with a 58% highway share, making it a convenient local excursion. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $4, which is quite budget-friendly. Given its brevity, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you want to depart and how much time you want to spend at your destination. This is a straightforward drive within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Iowa.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 12 | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| K18S | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 3 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Stone Park Boulevard | 3 mi | 6m |
| Broken Kettle Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Nebraska Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pierce Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Portland Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 12
— 11.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City, IA and Akron, IA.
1
Start on this road
115 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
9th Street
3
Turn right onto Nebraska Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nebraska Street
4
Turn left onto 18th Street
399 ft
·
15 sec
·
18th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Pierce Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pierce Street
6
Turn left onto Stone Park Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Stone Park Boulevard
7
Continue on Broken Kettle Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broken Kettle Road
8
Continue on CR K18
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
K18S
9
Turn right onto IA 12; CR K18
11 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 12
10
Continue on IA 12
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Portland Street
11
Continue on IA 12
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
State Highway 12
12
Continue on IA 3; IA 12
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 3
13
Continue on IA 12
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
State Highway 12
14
Turn right onto Reed Street
277 ft
·
17 sec
·
Reed Street
15
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
54 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 2nd Street
16
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.5 — 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
|
9th Street
Turn right onto 9th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Nebraska Street
Turn right onto Nebraska Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
18th Street
Turn left onto 18th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Pierce Street
Turn right onto Pierce Street
Navigation decision point
5
27.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
North 2nd Street
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
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
Akron, IA
Night in Akron on Saturday
Local time
9:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
44m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with a 58% highway share that offers some faster-paced segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.3 miles along State Highway 12, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The road profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' suggesting a transition between more open highway and potentially some more local or rural road conditions as you make your way. This blend means you won't be stuck on a monotonous interstate for the entire trip.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on State Highway 12.
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 early in the drive near 9th Street.
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 44m drive. You will face about 8 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 (9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Nebraska Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (18th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on State Highway 12. 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: near the start (9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Nebraska Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (18th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Akron, 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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