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Trip from New Hampton, 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

5h 3m

Distance

251.1 mi

404 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 50m ★
6 AM
5h 3m
8 AM
5h 30m
10 AM
5h 13m
12 PM
5h 10m
3 PM
5h 14m
5 PM
5h 29m
8 PM
4h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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New Hampton, IA

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Sioux City, IA

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Hampton, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 251.1 miles and takes about 5h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 20, I 35, Avenue of the Saints for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 144.6 miles on US 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.28 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

125.6 miles from New Hampton, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 3m. Total distance: 251.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 3m highway drive covering 251.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 20 and I 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 144.6 miles on US 20.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 144.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 20 and I 35. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 18.9 miles in near Clark Street.

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 5h 3m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 18.9 miles (Clark Street): Navigation decision point; at 104.7 miles (US 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 249.2 miles (South Fairmount Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
18.9 mi into trip | ~28m in | Clark Street

Turn right onto Clark Street

Navigation decision point

5
104.7 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in | US 20

Merge onto US 20

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
249.2 mi into trip | ~4h 58m in | South Fairmount Street

Turn right onto South Fairmount Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
250.9 mi into trip | ~5h 2m in | 9th Street

Turn left onto 9th Street

Navigation decision point

5
251.1 mi into trip | ~5h 3m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 20 144.6 mi 2h 51m
I 35 47.4 mi 50m
Avenue of the Saints 32.9 mi 37m
200th Street 11 mi 15m
200th Avenue 5 mi 6m
Gilbert Street 2.5 mi 4m
6th Street 0.9 mi 2m
West Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 20 — 144.6 mi, about 2h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Hampton, IA and Sioux City, IA.

1

Start on US 63 Business

52 ft · 8 sec · South Linn Avenue
2

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
3

Continue on 210th Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · 210th Street
4

Turn right onto Kenwood Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Kenwood Avenue
5

Turn left onto US 18

11 mi · 15 min · 200th Street
6

Continue on US 18

5.0 mi · 6 min · 200th Avenue
7

Continue on US 18

0.3 mi · 49 sec · 5th Avenue
8

Turn straight onto US 18

0.7 mi · 1 min · 4th Avenue
9

Continue on US 18

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Brantingham Street
10

Turn right onto Clark Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Clark Street
11

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · North Main Street
12

Turn right onto US 218 Business

2.5 mi · 4 min · Gilbert Street
13

Turn straight onto US 218 Business

0.2 mi · 13 sec · 185th Street
14

Take the ramp onto US 218 Business

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 218 Business
15

Merge onto US 18; US 218; IA 27

33 mi · 37 min · Avenue of the Saints
16

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 35 South: Des Moines
17

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 32 sec · this road
Toward I 35 South: Des Moines
18

Merge onto I 35

47 mi · 50 min · I 35
19

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward US 20 West: Fort Dodge
20

Merge onto US 20

145 mi · 2 hr 51 min · US 20
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn right onto South Fairmount Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Fairmount Street
Use the right lane.
22

Continue on 6th Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · 6th Street
23

Turn right onto Court Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Court Street
24

Turn left onto 9th Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · 9th Street
25

Turn right

115 ft · 8 sec
26

Arrive at 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 125.6 miles from New Hampton, IA, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 144.6 miles.

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 55 miles or 1h 12m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 125.6 miles or 2h 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 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 New Hampton, 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 New Hampton, IA

This is one driving day of about 251.1 miles and 5h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from New Hampton, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 20 for about 144.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 125.6 mi from New Hampton, IA · 2h 31m into the drive

city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Iowa Falls, IA

126 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

Mason City, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Webster City, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 125.6 miles from New Hampton, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 144.6 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

La Isla

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Sioux City, Nebraska

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 251.1

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+14024048022

Visit website

La Isla

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 251.1

South Sioux City, Nebraska

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+14024048022

Visit website

ChargeLab Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 233.2

Moville, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006360986

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 251.1

Sioux City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006360986

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 17.9

Charles City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006360986

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 89.7

Dows, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 251.1

Sioux City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 251.1

South Sioux City, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 251.1

Sioux City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 107.6

Williams, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15155160821

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.28 one way

$74.56 round trip

$3.77/gal 25.4 MPG avg 88 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $42.04 $84.09
premium $4.65 $46.01 $92.02
diesel $5.30 $52.43 $104.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 87.9 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 75.3 0 $26.37 $12.05
Efficient EV 62.8 0 $21.97 $10.04
EV Truck/SUV 100.4 1 $35.15 $16.07

Gas CO2

88 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

New Hampton, IA

Late night in New Hampton on Saturday

Local time

5:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sioux City, IA

Late night in Sioux City on Saturday

Local time

5:28 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

20 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

5h 3m 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 New Hampton, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 251.1 miles and takes about 5h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 20, I 35, Avenue of the Saints. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 125.6 miles from New Hampton, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.28 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 5h 3m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 18.9 miles (Clark Street): Navigation decision point; at 104.7 miles (US 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 249.2 miles (South Fairmount Street): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from New Hampton, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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