Sioux City, IA to Greene, IA is 211.5 miles and takes about 4h 23m via Highway 20 and I-35, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, specifically within Iowa, so expect familiar scenery. The route offers a mix of highway cruising and surface roads, making it a straightforward drive. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion.
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
105.7 miles from Sioux City, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
220th Street
93.8 mi
1h 48m
Highway 20
39.4 mi
47m
I 35
22.8 mi
24m
State Highway 3
17 mi
23m
Liberty Avenue
9.4 mi
13m
210th Street
9.2 mi
12m
United States Highway 20
8.3 mi
10m
Gordon Drive
3.4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
220th Street
— 93.8 mi, about 1h 48m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~639 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,016
Quietest
2 AM
~71 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 40 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City, IA and Greene, 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
0.1 mi·26 sec·Court Street
4
Turn left onto 7th Street
399 ft·19 sec·7th Street
5
Turn right onto Iowa Street
423 ft·23 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
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 20 Business
3.4 mi·6 min·Gordon Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 20
39 mi·47 min·Highway 20
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on US 20
8.3 mi·10 min·United States Highway 20
11
Continue on US 20
94 mi·1 hr 48 min·220th Street
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·56 sec
Toward I 35 North: Mason CityUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 35
23 mi·24 min·I 35
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward IA 3: Hampton, Clarion
15
Turn right onto IA 3
8.9 mi·12 min·State Highway 3
16
Continue on IA 3
2.1 mi·4 min·Central Avenue West
17
Continue on IA 3
8.2 mi·11 min·State Highway 3
18
Continue on IA 3
1.8 mi·2 min·210th Street
19
Continue on IA 3
1.7 mi·2 min·South Street
20
Continue on IA 3
7.4 mi·10 min·210th Street
21
Turn left onto IA 14
9.4 mi·13 min·Liberty Avenue
22
Continue on IA 14
0.7 mi·1 min·State Highway 14
23
Turn right onto CR C13
0.2 mi·26 sec·West South Street
24
Continue on CR C13
0.5 mi·1 min·West Traer Street
25
Turn left onto North 1st Street
74 ft·1 sec·North 1st Street
26
Arrive at destination
North 1st Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 23m duration, leaving Sioux City in the morning is recommended to allow ample time for the drive and any brief stops. The longest stretch without a major highway is 93.8 miles on 220th Street, so plan your fuel accordingly before you head out on that segment. With only one recommended stop and a total distance of 211.5 miles, you have flexibility to adjust your schedule. The estimated fuel cost is around $37, so factor that into your budget.
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 105.7 miles from Sioux City, IA, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.8 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 47 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.7 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greene, 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 211.5 miles and 4h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 220th Street for about 93.8 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 170.1 — 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 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
4
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|7th Street
Turn left onto 7th Street
Navigation decision point
6
147 mi into trip|~2h 57m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North: Mason City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35 North: Mason City
5
170.1 mi into trip|~3h 22m in
Take the exit toward IA 3: Hampton, Clarion
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 3: Hampton, Clarion
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.16 one way
$70.33 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$38.30
$76.61
premium
$5.18
$43.16
$86.32
diesel
$5.35
$44.55
$89.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.5
0
$22.21
$10.15
Efficient EV
52.9
0
$18.51
$8.46
EV Truck/SUV
84.6
1
$29.61
$13.54
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Sioux City, IA
Evening
in Sioux City on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 0 to 5 mph45% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Greene, IA
Evening
in Greene on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
E 7 mph4% chanceLive forecast
88°F
Somers, IA
106 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 23m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on highways, with 42% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience a significant stretch of 93.8 miles on 220th Street, which is a surface road, before transitioning to Highway 20 and then I-35. Expect a mixed driving experience, starting with more rural surface roads and moving into more open highway travel. The transition from surface roads to the interstate will likely feel like a change in pace and traffic density.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.8 mi on 220th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 23m drive. You will face about 13 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 (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (7th Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,429 ft957 ft
Total Climb
380 ft
Total Descent
624 ft
Highest Point
1,429 ft
~60.4 mi in
Elevation Range
472 ft
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 Sioux City, IA to Greene, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Clarion 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.
Top landmarks
•Sergeant Floyd — museum boat in Sioux City, Iowa, United States
•Woodbury County Courthouse — county courthouse in Sioux City, United States of America
•St. Boniface Catholic Church — church building in Sioux City, United States of America
The longest stretch is about 93.8 miles on 220th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.4 miles (7th Street): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Greene, IA, but most travelers stay overnight.
