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Trip from Sioux City, IA to Cascade, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 45m

Distance

289.5 mi

466 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 33m ★
6 AM
5h 46m
8 AM
6h 12m
10 AM
5h 55m
12 PM
5h 52m
3 PM
5h 56m
5 PM
6h 11m
8 PM
5h 38m

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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Cascade, IA

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Trip Overview

This 289.5-mile drive from Sioux City, IA to Cascade, IA is designed for a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 45 minutes. You'll navigate local roads for the entirety of this trip, with no highway driving involved. Budget around $44 for fuel, and plan for one recommended stop along the way. The route feels like a turn-heavy local exploration, offering a more intimate travel experience through the Midwest. Given its duration and character, it’s a manageable day trip for most drivers.

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

144.7 miles from Sioux City, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
9th Street — —
Court Street — —
7th Street — —
Iowa Street — —
6th Street — —
Fairmount Street — —
Gordon Drive — —
Highway 20 — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 9th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

115 ft · 14 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto 9th Street

0.2 mi · 46 sec · 9th Street
3

Turn right onto Court Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Court Street
4

Turn left onto 7th Street

400 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street
5

Turn right onto Iowa Street

423 ft · 24 sec · Iowa Street
6

Turn left onto 6th Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · 6th Street
7

Continue on Fairmount Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Fairmount Street
8

Turn left onto Gordon Drive

3.4 mi · 6 min · Gordon Drive
9

Continue on Highway 20

39 mi · 47 min · Highway 20
10

Continue on United States Highway 20

8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20
11

Continue on 220th Street

166 mi · 3 hr 11 min · 220th Street
12

Keep slight left

55 mi · 1 hr 3 min
13

Take the exit slight right toward IA 136, US 52 North: Dyersville, Cascade

0.4 mi · 57 sec · IA 136, US 52 North: Dyersville, Cascade
14

Turn right onto 9th Street Southeast

0.3 mi · 23 sec · 9th Street Southeast
15

Continue on State Highway 136

4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 136
16

Continue on 1st Street North

0.7 mi · 1 min · 1st Street North
17

Continue on State Highway 136

8.8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 136
18

Continue on Johnson Street Northwest

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Johnson Street Northwest
19

Turn left onto 1st Avenue West

377 ft · 8 sec · 1st Avenue West
20

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

With a 5-hour 45-minute estimated duration and 289.5 miles to cover, starting your day after breakfast is a good plan. This allows ample time for the recommended stop and any unexpected delays without feeling rushed. Since this is a local drive with no highway segments, pay close attention to road signs and your GPS, as turns can be frequent. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads may have fewer services compared to major highways, and your estimated fuel cost is $44.

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 144.7 miles from Sioux City, IA, or about 2h 52m into the drive.

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 64 miles or 1h 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 144.7 miles or 2h 52m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cascade, 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 289.5 miles and 5h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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.

Where to Stop

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

city and the county seat of Marshall County, Iowa, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Marshalltown, IA

145 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

Cherokee, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Marshalltown, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.7 miles from Sioux City, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 start, short detour

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

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+14024048022

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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

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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

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ChargeLab Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 20.7

Moville, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006360986

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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

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 144.7

Williams, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15155160821

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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

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Sioux City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 62

Early, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006360986

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Sioux City, Iowa

+18668167584

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.26 one way

$90.52 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $49.69 $99.39
premium $4.89 $55.71 $111.42
diesel $5.61 $63.92 $127.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 86.9 1 $30.40 $13.90
Efficient EV 72.4 0 $25.33 $11.58
EV Truck/SUV 115.8 1 $40.53 $18.53

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Evening in Sioux City on Saturday

Local time

8:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cascade, IA

Evening in Cascade on Saturday

Local time

8:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°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

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

5h 45m 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 journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The route focuses on navigating through communities rather than open expressways. While the longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, the overall profile suggests frequent changes in direction and pace. This means you'll be more engaged with the driving, experiencing the landscape and local road network intimately as you travel the 289.5 miles.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: 9th Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

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 5h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sioux City, IA to Cascade, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 45m. Total distance: 289.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sioux City, IA to Cascade, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Cascade, IA before the return drive.

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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