Origin
Alton, IA
Late night in Alton on Wednesday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alton, IA to Sioux City, IA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
55m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
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6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alton, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alton, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 41.4 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 75, IA 60, US 75 Business for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.2 miles on US 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
20.7 miles from Alton, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 41.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 75 and IA 60. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.2 miles on US 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 75 and IA 60. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 10th Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (IA 60): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles (US 75 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 10th Street
Turn left onto West 10th Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
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~4m in
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IA 60
Merge onto IA 60
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
35.7 mi into trip
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~44m in
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US 75 Business
Take the exit onto US 75 Business toward CR D12, US 75 Business: Floyd Boulevard, 46th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward CR D12, US 75 Business: Floyd Boulevard,...
5
41.2 mi into trip
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~54m in
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9th Street
Turn right onto 9th Street
Navigation decision point
5
41.4 mi into trip
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~54m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
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 Alton, IA to Sioux City, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Cr D12 along the way.
Cr D12
35.7 mi in
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~44m
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via US 75 Business
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 75 | 20.2 mi | 24m |
| IA 60 | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| US 75 Business | 4 mi | 5m |
| 3rd Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| 11th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Terminal Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 9th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 75
— 20.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alton, IA and Sioux City, IA.
1
Start on this road
112 ft
·
13 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto West 10th Street
156 ft
·
8 sec
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West 10th Street
3
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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3rd Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
5
Merge onto IA 60
13 mi
·
15 min
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IA 60
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 75
20 mi
·
24 min
·
US 75
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit onto US 75 Business
4.0 mi
·
5 min
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US 75 Business
Toward CR D12, US 75 Business: Floyd Boulevard, 46th Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto 18th Street
239 ft
·
7 sec
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18th Street
9
Turn left onto Terminal Drive
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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Terminal Drive
10
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
11
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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11th Street
12
Turn left onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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Court Street
13
Turn right onto 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
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9th Street
14
Turn right
115 ft
·
8 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 20.7 miles from Alton, IA, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.2 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 41.4 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.7 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sioux City, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alton, 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 Alton, IA
This is one driving day of about 41.4 miles and 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alton, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 75 for about 20.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.7 mi from Alton, IA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Alton, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sioux City, IA
The final approach into Sioux City, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sioux City, IA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.47 one way
$12.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.11 | $14.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.97 | $15.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Sioux City, IA
Late night in Sioux City on Wednesday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Osceola County, IA
21 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
4 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
55m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alton, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 41.4 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 75, IA 60, US 75 Business. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.7 miles from Alton, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (IA 60): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles (US 75 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Alton, IA to Sioux City, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Cr D12 along the way.
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