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Trip from Sioux City, IA to Avoca, IA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

108.7 mi

175 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

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

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

Sioux City, IA

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city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America

Avoca, IA

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 108.7-mile drive from Sioux City, IA, to Avoca, IA, is designed for efficiency, taking about 2 hours and 2 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare. Primarily utilizing Interstates 29, 880, and 80, this journey keeps you on major highways for 96% of the way. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, it's an economical option for travelers within the Midwest. Expect a focused highway experience that prioritizes getting you there smoothly and quickly.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

54.3 miles from Sioux City, IA

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 29 75.6 mi 1h 21m
I 880 16 mi 17m
I 80 12.1 mi 13m
Avoca Lane 0.8 mi 1m
Floyd Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
North Walnut Street 0.6 mi 1m
Court Street 0.3 mi <1m
9th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 29 — 75.6 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

115 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto 9th Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · 9th Street
3

Turn right onto Court Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Court Street
4

Turn left onto 5th Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · 5th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn right onto Floyd Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Floyd Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 29 South
7

Merge onto I 29

76 mi · 1 hr 21 min · I 29
8

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 71 Toward I 880 East: Des Moines
9

Continue on I 880

16 mi · 17 min · I 880
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 43 sec
Exit 16A Toward I 80 East: Des Moines Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 80

12 mi · 13 min · I 80
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward US 59: Avoca, Harlan
13

Turn right onto US 59

0.8 mi · 1 min · Avoca Lane
14

Continue on US 59

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Walnut Street
15

Arrive at destination

US 59

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 2-hour duration and the 108.7-mile distance, this route offers great flexibility for your schedule. You can depart any time of day, but consider leaving earlier in the morning to avoid potential afternoon traffic on the interstates. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point or after the longest 75.6-mile stretch on I-29. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; while the estimated cost is $17, it’s always wise to refuel before you're running on fumes, especially when the majority of the drive is on high-speed interstates.

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 54.3 miles from Sioux City, IA, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.6 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 24 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.3 miles or 1h 1m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avoca, IA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Sioux City, 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 Sioux City, IA

This is one driving day of about 108.7 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Sioux City, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 29 for about 75.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and the county seat of Washington County, Nebraska, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Blair, NE

54 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

Sloan, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tekamah, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.3 miles from Sioux City, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 29 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.6 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

The Embers Restaurant and Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Avoca, Iowa

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+17123432419

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La Isla

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Sioux City, Nebraska

2.8 mi

The Embers Restaurant and Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Avoca, Iowa

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+17123432419

Visit website

La Isla

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

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

South Sioux City, Nebraska

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+14024048022

Visit website

Bamboo Village Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Missouri Valley, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17126006542

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Shelby, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Avoca, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006360986

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Sioux City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006360986

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Sioux City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Sioux City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Sioux City, Iowa

+18668167584

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Sioux City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

South Sioux City, Nebraska

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 94 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 9th Street

Turn left onto 9th Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | Court Street

Turn right onto Court Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | 5th Street

Turn left onto 5th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | Floyd Boulevard

Turn right onto Floyd Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
94 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Des Moines

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 16A Toward I 80 East: Des Moines

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.99 one way

$33.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.66 $37.32
premium $4.89 $20.92 $41.84
diesel $5.61 $24.00 $48.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.6 0 $11.41 $5.22
Efficient EV 27.2 0 $9.51 $4.35
EV Truck/SUV 43.5 0 $15.22 $6.96

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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 20, 2026

Origin

Sioux City, IA

Late night in Sioux City on Tuesday

Local time

4:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Avoca, IA

Late night in Avoca on Tuesday

Local time

4:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

41°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

18 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

2h 2m 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?

The character of this drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 96% of the journey spent on major interstates. You'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including a 75.6-mile segment on I-29, which means minimal distractions and a consistent speed. This profile suggests a drive where the focus is on covering distance rather than experiencing varied landscapes or local byways. The transition between I-29, I-880, and I-80 will be seamless, maintaining the interstate feel throughout the 108.7 miles.

96% 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: 75.6 mi on I 29.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and I 880. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 9th Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 108.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting 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 2m. Total distance: 108.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 75.6 miles on I 29. 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 (9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Avoca, 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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