Trip from Sioux City, IA to Brooklyn, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 55m

Distance

266.9 mi

430 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 42m ★

6 AM

4h 55m

8 AM

5h 22m

10 AM

5h 4m

12 PM

5h 2m

3 PM

5h 6m

5 PM

5h 21m

8 PM

4h 47m

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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Trip Overview

This 266.9-mile journey from Sioux City, IA to Brooklyn, IA is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 4 hours and 55 minutes. You'll navigate primarily using local roads, with a 0% highway share, suggesting a more intimate and potentially turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $41. Considering the duration and the nature of the drive, it's best suited for a single-day excursion rather than an overnight split, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination. This route keeps you within the familiar Midwest region, offering a consistent regional feel throughout your travel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

133.5 miles from Sioux City, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 80	169.1 mi	3h 3m
I 29	75.6 mi	1h 21m
I 880	16 mi	17m
County Road V18	1.8 mi	3m
Floyd Boulevard	0.6 mi	1m
Clay Street	0.6 mi	1m
Court Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Jackson Street	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 80 — 169.1 mi, about 3h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

115 ft · 13 sec · this road

Turn left onto 9th Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · 9th Street

Turn right onto Court Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Court Street

Turn left onto 5th Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · 5th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Floyd Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Floyd Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 29 South

Merge onto I 29

76 mi · 1 hr 21 min · I 29

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 71 Toward I 880 East: Des Moines

Continue on I 880

16 mi · 17 min · I 880

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 43 sec

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

Merge onto I 80

95 mi · 1 hr 41 min · I 80

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

14 mi · 16 min · I 80

Exit 123B Toward I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · I 80

Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Toward Brooklyn

Turn left onto CR V18

1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road V18

Continue on CR V18

0.6 mi · 1 min · Clay Street

Turn slight left onto CR V18; US 6 Hist

406 ft · 10 sec · CR V18; US 6 Hist

Turn right onto CR V18

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Jackson Street

Arrive at destination

CR V18

Trip Plan

Given that this 4-hour and 55-minute drive is easily manageable in a single day, you have the flexibility to depart at your leisure. Plan for at least one stop to break up the 266.9 miles and refuel, especially since this is a local road-heavy route. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as finding a gas station might require a slight detour off your immediate path. The estimated fuel cost of $41 is a helpful budgeting tool. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for a higher frequency of turns and potential traffic lights as you navigate through towns and local road networks, so factor that into your timing.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 133.5 miles from Sioux City, IA, or about 2h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 169.1 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 59 miles or 1h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 133.5 miles or 2h 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Sioux City, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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

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 266.9 miles and 4h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Sioux City, IA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 169.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Avoca, IA

133 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

Blair, NE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Audubon, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 133.5 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 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 169.1 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

Mi Mexico Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Clive, Iowa

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190.7

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+15152226933

Visit website

Chowrastha Indian Grill & Eatery - Indian Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

West Des Moines, Iowa

1.1 mi

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clive, Iowa

1.2 mi

Mi Mexico Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190.7

Clive, Iowa

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+15152226933

Visit website

Chowrastha Indian Grill & Eatery - Indian Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190.7

West Des Moines, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+15153481054

Visit website

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 190.7

Clive, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15155133330

Visit website

Aura Restaurant & Lounge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $30 to $40 mile 190.7

Clive, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15152256005

Visit website

Machine Shed Restaurant Urbandale

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190.7

Urbandale, Iowa

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+15152706818

Visit website

Club Car Restaurant & Lounge- Clive

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 190.7

Clive, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15152261729

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El Toreado Restaurant Bar & Grill . EP True

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190.7

West Des Moines, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15152262182

Visit website

Burger Shed Restaurant Altoona

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 209.7

Altoona, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15156307433

Visit website

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Sioux City, Iowa

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour

Sioux City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 190.7

Grimes, Iowa

+18006360986

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 204 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

Turn left onto 5th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | Floyd Boulevard

Turn right onto Floyd Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

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

189.6 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in | I 80

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 123B Toward I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, K...

204 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in | I 80

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.73 one way

$83.45 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$45.81	$91.63
premium	$4.89	$51.36	$102.72
diesel	$5.61	$58.93	$117.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	80.1	0	$28.02	$12.81
Efficient EV	66.7	0	$23.35	$10.68
EV Truck/SUV	106.8	1	$37.37	$17.08

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Sioux City, IA

Night in Sioux City on Saturday

Local time

9:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn, IA

Night in Brooklyn on Saturday

Local time

9:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Avoca, IA

133 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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

4h 55m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The journey unfolds through streets like 9th Street, Court Street, and 5th Street, meaning you'll be interacting with local traffic and potentially encountering more frequent stops. While there's no longest uninterrupted stretch specified, the absence of significant highway segments suggests a continuous engagement with the landscape and community as you travel. This driving personality means you'll likely experience a more varied pace, with opportunities to observe your surroundings rather than a monotonous, high-speed cruise.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 169.1 mi on I 80.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and I 29. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near 5th Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 266.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Floyd Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 94 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Sioux City, IA and Brooklyn, IA, road signs point toward Minneapolis and Kansas City.

Minneapolis

189.6 mi in | ~3h 27m | via I 80

Kansas City

189.6 mi in | ~3h 27m | via I 80

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 55m. Total distance: 266.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 169.1 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Brooklyn, IA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Brooklyn, IA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Trip from Sioux City, IA to Brooklyn, IA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Mi Mexico Restaurant

Mi Mexico Restaurant

Chowrastha Indian Grill & Eatery - Indian Restaurant

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Aura Restaurant & Lounge

Machine Shed Restaurant Urbandale

Club Car Restaurant & Lounge- Clive

El Toreado Restaurant Bar & Grill . EP True

Burger Shed Restaurant Altoona

Tesla Supercharger

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Sioux City, IA

Brooklyn, IA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 55m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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