Origin
Mapleton, IA
Night in Mapleton on Friday
Local time
9:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mapleton, IA to Sioux City, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
46.1 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mapleton, IA
Tom Fisk
Sioux City, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mapleton, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway, I 29, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23 miles on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 46.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Mapleton, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 1m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 44.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 44.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.9 miles (South Floyd Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.5 miles (Iowa Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
44.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street
6
44.9 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
South Floyd Boulevard
Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
45.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Iowa Street
Turn right onto Iowa Street
Navigation decision point
7
45.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
6th Street
Keep slight left at fork onto 6th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
45.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Court Street
Turn right onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| George P. Soumas Memorial Highway | 23 mi | 31m |
| I 29 | 19.4 mi | 21m |
| East Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Floyd Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 4th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Billings Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 9th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
— 23 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mapleton, IA and Sioux City, IA.
1
Start on Main Street
46 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto IA 141; IA 175
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
3
Continue on IA 141
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
4
Continue on IA 141
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
5
Continue on IA 141
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
6
Continue on IA 141
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Billings Street
7
Continue on IA 141
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
9
Merge onto I 29
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 29
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street
11
Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Floyd Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto 5th Street
396 ft
·
14 sec
·
5th Street
13
Turn right onto Iowa Street
346 ft
·
7 sec
·
Iowa Street
14
Keep slight left at fork onto 6th Street
426 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Court Street
16
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
9th Street
17
Turn right
115 ft
·
8 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.1 mi from Mapleton, IA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.21 one way
$14.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.91 | $15.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Friday
Local time
9:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Sloan, IA
23 mi in
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
1h 1m 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 Mapleton, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are George P. Soumas Memorial Highway, I 29, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.1 miles from Mapleton, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.21 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 46.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 44.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.9 miles (South Floyd Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.5 miles (Iowa Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Mapleton, IA to Sioux City, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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