Origin
Lisbon, IA
Afternoon in Lisbon on Thursday
Local time
1:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lisbon, IA to Sioux City, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 28m
Distance
282.9 mi
455 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 15m
★
6 AM
4h 28m
8 AM
4h 55m
10 AM
4h 38m
12 PM
4h 35m
3 PM
4h 39m
5 PM
4h 54m
8 PM
4h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lisbon, IA
Bob Jenkin
Sioux City, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lisbon, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 282.9 miles and takes about 4h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Kirkwood Boulevard, Lincoln Highway, Highway 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
141.5 miles from Lisbon, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 28m. Total distance: 282.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 28m drive with frequent turns across 282.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Kirkwood Boulevard 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lisbon, IA to Sioux City, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Kirkwood Boulevard | — | — |
| Lincoln Highway | — | — |
| Highway 1 | — | — |
| US 30 west | — | — |
| I 380 North | — | — |
| Avenue of the Saints | — | — |
| 160th Street | — | — |
| Highway 20 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Kirkwood Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lisbon, IA and Sioux City, IA.
1
Start on South Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Washington Street
2
Turn right onto West Kirkwood Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Kirkwood Boulevard
3
Continue on Lincoln Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 1
207 ft
·
10 sec
·
State Highway 1
5
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 1
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
State Highway 1
6
Take the ramp right toward US 30 west: Cedar Rapids
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 30 west: Cedar Rapids
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 380 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids
8
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
54 mi
·
1 hr
·
Avenue of the Saints
9
Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
160 mi
·
3 hr 4 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
10
Continue on 160th Street
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
160th Street
11
Continue on United States Highway 20
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
United States Highway 20
12
Continue on Highway 20
43 mi
·
53 min
·
Highway 20
13
Turn right onto South Fairmount Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Fairmount Street
14
Continue on 6th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
6th Street
15
Turn right onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Court Street
16
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
9th Street
17
Turn right
115 ft
·
9 sec
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 141.5 miles from Lisbon, IA, or about 2h 14m 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 62 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.5 miles or 2h 14m 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 39m
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 Lisbon, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Lisbon, IA
This is one driving day of about 282.9 miles and 4h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Lisbon, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 141.5 mi from Lisbon, IA · 2h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
141 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 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 141.5 miles from Lisbon, 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
$44.23 one way
$88.46 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
99 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $48.56 | $97.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $54.44 | $108.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.46 | $124.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.9 | 1 | $29.70 | $13.58 |
| Efficient EV | 70.7 | 0 | $24.75 | $11.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.2 | 1 | $39.61 | $18.11 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Sioux City on Thursday
Local time
1:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 28m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lisbon, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 282.9 miles and takes about 4h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Kirkwood Boulevard, Lincoln Highway, Highway 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 141.5 miles from Lisbon, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lisbon, IA to Sioux City, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lisbon, IA to Sioux City, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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