Origin
Audubon, IA
Night in Audubon on Wednesday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Audubon, IA to Sioux City, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
113.4 mi
182 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Audubon, IA
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Sioux City, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Audubon, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 113.4 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road F32, 150th Street, Street F24 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.73 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
56.7 miles from Audubon, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 3m drive with frequent turns across 113.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road F32 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Audubon, IA to Sioux City, IA is easy. At 2h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Audubon, IA to Sioux City, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road F32 | — | — |
| 150th Street | — | — |
| Street F24 | — | — |
| Cora Street | — | — |
| Linden Road | — | — |
| County Road F24 | — | — |
| Highway 37 | — | — |
| Railway Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
County Road F32
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Audubon, IA and Sioux City, IA.
1
Start on South Market Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Market Street
2
Continue on County Road F32
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road F32
3
Turn left onto 150th Street
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
150th Street
4
Continue on Street F24
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Street F24
5
Continue on Cora Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cora Street
6
Continue on Street F24
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Street F24
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Linden Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Road
8
Turn right onto County Road F24
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road F24
9
Continue on State Highway 37
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 37
10
Continue on Railway Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Railway Street
11
Continue on State Highway 37
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 37
12
Continue on Ia 37
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Ia 37
13
Continue on Iowa Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Iowa Avenue
14
Turn right onto North 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
North 6th Street
15
Turn left onto IA 37
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
IA 37
16
Continue on State Highway 37
22 mi
·
30 min
·
State Highway 37
17
Continue on State Highway 175
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 175
18
Continue on Iowa Avenue
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Iowa Avenue
19
Continue on State Highway 175
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
State Highway 175
20
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
21
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
37 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street
23
Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Floyd Boulevard
24
Turn left onto 5th Street
397 ft
·
15 sec
·
5th Street
25
Turn right onto Iowa Street
344 ft
·
7 sec
·
Iowa Street
26
Keep slight left to continue on 6th Street
427 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
27
Turn right onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Court Street
28
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
9th Street
29
Turn right
115 ft
·
9 sec
30
Arrive at your 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 56.7 miles from Audubon, IA, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
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 25 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.7 miles or 1h 1m 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 41m
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 Audubon, 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 Audubon, IA
This is one driving day of about 113.4 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Audubon, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.7 mi from Audubon, IA · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.7 miles from Audubon, 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
$17.73 one way
$35.46 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.47 | $38.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.82 | $43.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.04 | $50.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34 | 0 | $11.91 | $5.44 |
| Efficient EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.92 | $4.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.88 | $7.26 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Night in Sioux City on Wednesday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Panama, IA
57 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 3m 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 Audubon, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 113.4 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road F32, 150th Street, Street F24. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.7 miles from Audubon, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.73 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.
The drive from Audubon, IA to Sioux City, IA is easy. At 2h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Audubon, IA to Sioux City, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Audubon, IA to Sioux City, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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