Origin
Nashua, IA
Late night in Nashua on Saturday
Local time
5:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashua, 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
3h 47m
Distance
226.5 mi
365 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
★
6 AM
3h 47m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nashua, IA
Andhika Indra Pratama
Sioux City, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nashua, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 226.5 miles and takes about 3h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sample Street, Avenue of the Saints, 140th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.41 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
113.2 miles from Nashua, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 47m. Total distance: 226.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 47m 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 3h 47m drive with frequent turns across 226.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sample Street 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 3h 47m 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 Nashua, IA to Sioux City, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sample Street | — | — |
| Avenue of the Saints | — | — |
| 140th Street | — | — |
| Spring Avenue | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 188 | — | — |
| 210th Street | — | — |
| Highway 3 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sample Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, IA and Sioux City, IA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Sample Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sample Street
3
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
5
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
6
Turn right onto 140th Street
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
140th Street
7
Turn left onto Spring Avenue
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Spring Avenue
8
Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on State Highway 188
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 188
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto 210th Street
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
210th Street
11
Continue on State Highway 3
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 3
12
Continue on 210th Street
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
210th Street
13
Continue on South Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Street
14
Continue on 210th Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
210th Street
15
Continue on State Highway 3
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 3
16
Continue on Central Avenue East
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Central Avenue East
17
Continue on State Highway 3
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 3
18
Continue on Balsam Avenue
518 ft
·
13 sec
·
Balsam Avenue
19
Take the ramp left toward Hampton, Clarion
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hampton, Clarion
20
Merge slight left
22 mi
·
24 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Fort Dodge
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 20 West: Fort Dodge
22
Merge slight left
145 mi
·
2 hr 51 min
23
Turn right onto South Fairmount Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Fairmount Street
24
Continue on 6th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
6th Street
25
Turn right onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Court Street
26
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
9th Street
27
Turn right
115 ft
·
9 sec
28
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 113.2 miles from Nashua, IA, or about 1h 53m 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 50 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.2 miles or 1h 53m 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 6m
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 Nashua, 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 Nashua, IA
This is one driving day of about 226.5 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Nashua, 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 113.2 mi from Nashua, IA · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.2 miles from Nashua, 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
$35.41 one way
$70.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $38.88 | $77.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $43.59 | $87.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.01 | $100.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68 | 0 | $23.78 | $10.87 |
| Efficient EV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.82 | $9.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.6 | 1 | $31.71 | $14.50 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Saturday
Local time
5:45 AM
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
21 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
3h 47m 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 Nashua, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 226.5 miles and takes about 3h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sample Street, Avenue of the Saints, 140th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.2 miles from Nashua, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.41 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 47m 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 Nashua, IA to Sioux City, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Nashua, 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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