Origin
Sioux City, IA
Afternoon in Sioux City on Thursday
Local time
2:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sioux City, IA to Laurens, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
97 mi
156 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sioux City, IA
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Laurens, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sioux City, IA to Laurens, IA covers 97 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 530th Street, US 75 Business, 460th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.3 miles on 530th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.16 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.
Midpoint
48.5 miles from Sioux City, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 97 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 97 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
530th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 33.3 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 9th 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 2h 16m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (11th 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
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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9th Street
Turn left onto 9th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Court Street
Turn left onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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11th Street
Turn right onto 11th Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 75 Business
Turn left onto US 75 Business
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
74.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
|
US 71 / 130th Avenue
Turn left onto US 71 / 130th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 530th Street | 33.3 mi | 45m |
| US 75 Business | 19.1 mi | 25m |
| 460th Street | 12.1 mi | 16m |
| County Road C38 | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| 130th Avenue | 7 mi | 9m |
| 210th Street | 6 mi | 8m |
| C38 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
530th Street
— 33.3 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City, IA and Laurens, IA.
1
Start on this road
115 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
9th Street
3
Turn left onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Court Street
4
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Street
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
6
Continue on Terminal Drive
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Terminal Drive
7
Turn right onto 18th Street
239 ft
·
8 sec
·
18th Street
8
Turn left onto US 75 Business
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 75 Business
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the ramp onto US 75 Business
16 mi
·
20 min
·
US 75 Business
10
Turn right onto CR C38
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road C38
11
Continue on CR C38
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
210th Street
12
Continue on CR C38
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
CR C38
13
Continue on CR C38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
210th Street
14
Continue on CR C38
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road C38
15
Continue on CR C38
15 mi
·
19 min
·
530th Street
16
Continue on West Main Street
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Main Street
17
Continue on State Highway 977
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
State Highway 977
18
Continue on 530th Street
19 mi
·
25 min
·
530th Street
19
Turn left onto US 71
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
130th Avenue
20
Turn right onto IA 10
12 mi
·
16 min
·
460th Street
21
Continue on IA 10
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
440th Street
22
Turn straight onto IA 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 10
23
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.5 miles from Sioux City, IA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.3 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 21 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.5 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laurens, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Sioux City, 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 Sioux City, IA
This is one driving day of about 97 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Sioux City, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on 530th Street for about 33.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.5 mi from Sioux City, IA · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.5 miles from Sioux City, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laurens, IA
The final approach into Laurens, 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 Laurens, 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
$15.16 one way
$30.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.65 | $33.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.67 | $37.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.42 | $42.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.18 | $4.66 |
| Efficient EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.49 | $3.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.58 | $6.21 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Laurens, IA
Afternoon in Laurens on Thursday
Local time
2:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 16m 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 Sioux City, IA to Laurens, IA covers 97 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 530th Street, US 75 Business, 460th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.5 miles from Sioux City, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.16 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 is a straightforward 2h 16m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (11th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Sioux City, IA to Laurens, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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