Origin
Hartley, IA
Late night in Hartley on Wednesday
Local time
4:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartley, IA to Sioux City, IA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
78.2 mi
126 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
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6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartley, IA
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Sioux City, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hartley, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 78.2 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Central Avenue, 320th Street, US-18 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.23 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
39.1 miles from Hartley, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 78.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Central Avenue 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 Hartley, IA to Sioux City, IA is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Hartley, IA to Sioux City, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 320th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US-18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| IA 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 75 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 18th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Terminal Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 11th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Central Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartley, IA and Sioux City, IA.
1
Start on 1st Street Southeast
26 ft
·
3 sec
·
1st Street Southeast
2
Turn right onto South Central Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto 320th Street
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
320th Street
4
Continue on US-18
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US-18
5
Continue on 320th Street
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
320th Street
6
Take the ramp left toward IA 60
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
IA 60
7
Merge slight left
34 mi
·
39 min
8
Continue straight
20 mi
·
24 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward CR D12, US 75 Business: Floyd Boulevard, 46th Street
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
CR D12, US 75 Business: Floyd Boulevard, 46th Street
10
Turn right onto 18th Street
240 ft
·
8 sec
·
18th Street
11
Turn left onto Terminal Drive
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Terminal Drive
12
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
13
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Street
14
Turn left onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Court Street
15
Turn right onto 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
9th Street
16
Turn right
115 ft
·
9 sec
17
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 39.1 miles from Hartley, IA, or about 41m 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 78.2 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.1 miles or 41m 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 9m
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 Hartley, 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 Hartley, IA
This is one driving day of about 78.2 miles and 1h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hartley, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.1 mi from Hartley, IA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 78.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.1 miles from Hartley, 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
$12.23 one way
$24.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.42 | $26.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.05 | $30.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.27 | $34.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.21 | $3.75 |
| Efficient EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.84 | $3.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.95 | $5.00 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Sioux City, IA
Late night in Sioux City on Wednesday
Local time
4:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Osceola County, IA
39 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
3 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 22m 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 Hartley, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 78.2 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Central Avenue, 320th Street, US-18. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.1 miles from Hartley, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.23 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 Hartley, IA to Sioux City, IA is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Hartley, IA to Sioux City, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hartley, IA to Sioux City, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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