Origin
Sioux City, IA
Night in Sioux City on Saturday
Local time
11:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sioux City, IA to Lake View, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
81.3 mi
131 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 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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Lake View, IA
Maria Borisenko
Trip Overview
Sioux City, IA to Lake View, IA is 81.3 miles and takes about 1h 46m via Highway 20, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, traversing Iowa for its entirety. Expect a straightforward drive focused on efficient travel between these two points. With a duration under two hours, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or an easy addition to a larger journey. It's a practical choice if you're looking to cover ground without a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.6 miles from Sioux City, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 20 | 39.4 mi | 47m |
| 220th Street | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| United States Highway 20 | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| Karr Avenue | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| 330th Street | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Gordon Drive | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| IA 471 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| 6th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 20
— 39.4 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City, IA and Lake View, 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
12 mi
·
13 min
·
220th Street
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward US 71 North, IA 471 South: Early, Storm Lake
13
Turn right onto IA 471
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
IA 471
14
Continue on IA 471
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Karr Avenue
15
Turn left onto IA 175
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
330th Street
16
Arrive at destination
IA 175
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of just over an hour and a half, you have a lot of flexibility with when you depart. Leaving mid-morning should allow you to arrive with plenty of daylight, and you won't feel rushed to find services. There are no designated stops mentioned, so plan for any necessary breaks before you leave Sioux City or once you're closer to Lake View. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 39.4-mile stretch on Highway 20, as services might be less frequent during that segment.
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 40.6 miles from Sioux City, IA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.4 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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.6 miles or 53m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake View, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sioux City, IA
This is one driving day of about 81.3 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Sioux City, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Highway 20 for about 39.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.6 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 65 — 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
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Iowa Street
Turn right onto Iowa Street
Navigation decision point
5
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 71 North, IA 471 South: Early, Storm Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 71 North, IA 471 South: Early, Storm...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.71 one way
$25.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.96 | $27.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.65 | $31.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.54 | $3.90 |
| Efficient EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.38 | $5.20 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (64% 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
Lake View, IA
Night in Lake View on Saturday
Local time
11:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
9 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
1h 46m 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?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 63% of the journey utilizing major roadways like Highway 20. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 39.4 miles on Highway 20, offering a consistent pace. The road maintains a steady character for much of the trip, allowing for a relatively smooth driving experience. While largely highway, expect some transitions onto local roads like 220th Street as you approach your destination.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.4 mi on Highway 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 20 and 220th Street. 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 1h 46m drive. You will face about 9 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Lake View, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Storm Lake along the way.
Storm Lake
65 mi in
|
~1h 22m
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 1h 46m. Total distance: 81.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.4 miles on Highway 20. 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 (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (7th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lake View, 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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