Sioux City, IA to Reinbeck, IA is 205.8 miles and takes about 4h 10m via Highway 20, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Midwest, primarily traversing Iowa. You'll spend most of your time on surface roads, making for a more relaxed pace compared to interstate driving. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day of 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
102.9 miles from Sioux City, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
220th Street
136 mi
2h 36m
Highway 20
39.4 mi
47m
United States Highway 20
8.3 mi
10m
Diagonal Road
7.4 mi
11m
N Avenue
6.2 mi
8m
Gordon Drive
3.4 mi
6m
6th Street
0.8 mi
1m
4th Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
220th Street
— 136 mi, about 2h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City, IA and Reinbeck, IA.
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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
136 mi·2 hr 36 min·220th Street
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward IA 14: Parkersburg, Grundy Center
13
Turn right onto IA 14
6.2 mi·8 min·N Avenue
14
Continue on IA 14
0.8 mi·1 min·4th Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto IA 175
0.5 mi·43 sec·G Avenue
16
Continue on IA 175
4.5 mi·6 min·Diagonal Road
17
Continue on IA 175
0.3 mi·23 sec·1st Street
18
Continue on IA 175
3.0 mi·4 min·Diagonal Road
19
Continue on 260th Street
0.5 mi·42 sec·260th Street
20
Continue on IA 175
0.5 mi·47 sec·Grundy Avenue
21
Turn right onto Blackhawk Street
0.1 mi·33 sec·Blackhawk Street
22
Arrive at destination
Blackhawk Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4h 10m drive, consider an early morning departure from Sioux City to ensure plenty of daylight for the surface road sections. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in planning your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the 23% highway share means you'll be navigating more local roads where services might be less frequent. The $36 fuel estimate is a good starting point for your budget. Since this is a single-day trip, aim to arrive in Reinbeck with time to spare.
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 102.9 miles from Sioux City, IA, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136 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 45 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.9 miles or 2h 6m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reinbeck, 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 205.8 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 136 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 196.5 — 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
4
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|7th Street
Turn left onto 7th Street
Navigation decision point
5
189.1 mi into trip|~3h 46m in
Take the exit toward IA 14: Parkersburg, Grundy Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 14: Parkersburg, Grundy Center
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196.5 mi into trip|~3h 56m in|IA 175 / G Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto IA 175 / G Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.22 one way
$68.43 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$37.27
$74.54
premium
$5.18
$41.99
$83.99
diesel
$5.35
$43.35
$86.70
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.7
0
$21.61
$9.88
Efficient EV
51.5
0
$18.01
$8.23
EV Truck/SUV
82.3
1
$28.81
$13.17
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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 May 24, 2026
Origin
Sioux City, IA
Afternoon
in Sioux City on Wednesday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
S 15 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 24 at 4:54PM CDT until May 24 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Destination
Reinbeck, IA
Afternoon
in Reinbeck on Wednesday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
SSW 8 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 24 at 4:54PM CDT until May 24 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
87°F
Pomeroy, IA
103 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
27 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
4h 10m 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 predominantly on surface roads, with highways making up only 23% of the total mileage. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of 136 miles on 220nd Street. Expect a rural cruising feel for much of the trip, especially after exiting Highway 20. The shift from highway to surface roads occurs after a significant portion of your travel time.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 136 mi on 220th 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. 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 10m drive. You will face about 10 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
1,479 ft958 ft
Total Climb
494 ft
Total Descent
736 ft
Highest Point
1,479 ft
~58.8 mi in
Elevation Range
521 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 Reinbeck, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Grundy Center 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 136 miles on 220th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 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 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Reinbeck, IA, but most travelers stay overnight.
