Origin
Sioux City, IA
Afternoon in Sioux City on Friday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sioux City, IA to Le Mars, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.8 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Le Mars, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sioux City, IA to Le Mars, IA covers 25.8 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 75 Business, State Highway 3, 11th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.7 miles on US 75 Business. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 25.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 75 Business and State Highway 3. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.7 miles on US 75 Business.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 21.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 75 Business and State Highway 3. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 9th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m 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
|
9th Street
Turn left onto 9th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Court Street
Turn left onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
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.
5
23.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward IA 3: Plymouth Street, Business District
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 3: Plymouth Street, Business District
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Sioux City, IA to Le Mars, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Business District along the way.
Business District
23.4 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 75 Business | 21.7 mi | 28m |
| State Highway 3 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 11th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Plymouth Street Southwest | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street Northwest | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Terminal Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 9th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 75 Business
— 21.7 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City, IA and Le Mars, 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
18 mi
·
23 min
·
US 75 Business
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward IA 3: Plymouth Street, Business District
11
Turn right onto IA 3
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 3
12
Continue on IA 3
366 ft
·
6 sec
·
Plymouth Street West
13
Continue on IA 3
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Plymouth Street Southwest
14
Turn left onto US 75 Business
440 ft
·
12 sec
·
5th Avenue Northwest
15
Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street Northwest
16
Arrive at destination
1st Street Northeast
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Le Mars, IA
Afternoon in Le Mars on Friday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
1 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
37m 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 Le Mars, IA covers 25.8 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 75 Business, State Highway 3, 11th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 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 $4.03 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 37m 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.
On the drive from Sioux City, IA to Le Mars, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Business District along the way.
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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