Origin
Sergeant Bluff, IA
Night in Sergeant Bluff on Thursday
Local time
11:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sergeant Bluff, IA to Sioux City, IA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.7 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sergeant Bluff, IA
Tom Fisk
Sioux City, IA
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Trip Overview
This short, 7.7-mile drive from Sergeant Bluff, IA, to Sioux City, IA, is easily manageable within a single day, taking about 13 minutes to complete. As you'll be traveling within the Midwest region and staying within Iowa, the scenery will likely be consistent. The primary roads for this journey are US 75 Business and South Lewis Boulevard, with a modest fuel cost estimated at just $1. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick transfer or an addition to a larger trip rather than requiring an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 46% of the journey involving highway travel. You'll experience stretches on US 75 Business, South Lewis Boulevard, and South Floyd Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted section measures 3.6 miles on US 75 Business, offering a consistent pace. The road's character shifts between functional urban and suburban thoroughfares, providing a practical driving experience without dramatic changes.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 75 Business is the longest continuous segment at about 3.6 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Lewis Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 7.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (South Lewis Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (US 75 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Lewis Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto South Lewis Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 75 Business
Take the ramp onto US 75 Business toward I 29 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 29 North
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
6.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
South Floyd Boulevard
Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
6th Street
Keep slight left at fork onto 6th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 75 Business | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| South Lewis Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Floyd Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Singing Hills Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 9th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 75 Business
— 3.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sergeant Bluff, IA and Sioux City, IA.
1
Start on 4th Street
388 ft
·
24 sec
·
4th Street
2
Turn sharp left onto South Lewis Boulevard
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Lewis Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 75 Business
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Singing Hills Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp onto US 75 Business
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 75 Business
Toward I 29 North
Use the right lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street
6
Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Floyd Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto 5th Street
396 ft
·
14 sec
·
5th Street
8
Turn right onto Iowa Street
346 ft
·
7 sec
·
Iowa Street
9
Keep slight left at fork onto 6th Street
426 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Court Street
11
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
9th Street
12
Turn right
115 ft
·
8 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.20 one way
$2.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Night in Sioux City on Thursday
Local time
11:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
13m 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 Sergeant Bluff, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 7.7 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 75 Business, South Lewis Boulevard, South Floyd Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.8 miles from Sergeant Bluff, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.20 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 7.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (South Lewis Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (US 75 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Sergeant Bluff, IA to Sioux City, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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