Drive or Fly: Storm Lake, IA to Sioux City, IA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for FOD–SUX. At 68 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 19m
Distance
68.6 mi
Total Cost
$50
CO2
28 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 36m
7m in the air
Air Distance
61 mi
Total Cost
$122
CO2
16 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between FOD and SUX. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 19m | 3h 36m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $50 | $122 |
| Carbon footprint | 28 kg CO2 | 16 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 20; IA 31, 610th Street, IA 31
via CR C60, 610th Street, US 75
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Storm Lake, IA to Sioux City, IA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.