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Trip from Sioux City, IA to Lisbon, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 35m

Distance

283.2 mi

456 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 23m ★
6 AM
5h 36m
8 AM
6h 2m
10 AM
5h 45m
12 PM
5h 43m
3 PM
5h 46m
5 PM
6h 1m
8 PM
5h 28m

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

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city ​​in Woodbury and Plymouth counties in Iowa, United States

Sioux City, IA

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Downtown Lisbon, IA, IA

Lisbon, IA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sioux City, IA to Lisbon, IA covers 283.2 miles and takes about 5h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 220th Street, Avenue of the Saints, Highway 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 165.9 miles on 220th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.28 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

141.6 miles from Sioux City, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 35m. Total distance: 283.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 35m drive with frequent turns across 283.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
220th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 165.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 9th Street.

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 283.2 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 219 miles (I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These 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 right onto Court Street

Navigation decision point

6
219 mi into trip | ~4h 20m in | I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids
6
267.6 mi into trip | ~5h 14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 East, US 151 North: Mount Vernon

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 30 East, US 151 North: Mount Vernon
6
268.2 mi into trip | ~5h 16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 East, US 151 North: Mount Vernon

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 30 East, US 151 North: Mount Vernon

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
220th Street 165.9 mi 3h 11m
Avenue of the Saints 48.5 mi 53m
Highway 20 39.4 mi 47m
US 30 11.8 mi 13m
United States Highway 20 8.3 mi 10m
Gordon Drive 3.4 mi 6m
West Kirkwood Boulevard 1 mi 1m
Lincoln Highway 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: 220th Street — 165.9 mi, about 3h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

115 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto 9th Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · 9th Street
3

Turn right onto Court Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Court Street
4

Turn left onto 7th Street

399 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street
5

Turn right onto Iowa Street

423 ft · 23 sec · Iowa Street
6

Turn left onto 6th Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · 6th Street
7

Continue on Fairmount Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Fairmount Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
8

Turn left onto US 20 Business

3.4 mi · 6 min · Gordon Drive
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on US 20

39 mi · 47 min · Highway 20
Use the right lane.
10

Continue on US 20

8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20
11

Continue on US 20

166 mi · 3 hr 11 min · 220th Street
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380; IA 27

48 mi · 53 min · Avenue of the Saints
Toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward US 30 East, US 151 North: Mount Vernon
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward US 30 East, US 151 North: Mount Vernon
16

Merge onto US 30; US 151

12 mi · 13 min · US 30; US 151
17

Take the exit onto US 30 Bus

0.3 mi · 45 sec · US 30 Bus
Toward IA 1: Mount Vernon, Iowa City
18

Turn left onto US 30 Bus; IA 1

0.5 mi · 41 sec · State Highway 1
19

Enter roundabout onto US 30 Bus

7 ft · 0 sec · Lincoln Highway
20

Continue on US 30 Bus

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
21

Continue on US 30 Bus

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Kirkwood Boulevard
22

Turn left onto South Washington Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · South Washington Street
23

Arrive at destination

South Washington Street

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 141.6 miles from Sioux City, IA, or about 2h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.9 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 62 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 141.6 miles or 2h 51m 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lisbon, IA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Sioux City, 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 Sioux City, IA

This is one driving day of about 283.2 miles and 5h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Sioux City, 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 220th Street for about 165.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 141.6 mi from Sioux City, IA · 2h 51m into the drive

city and the county seat of Marshall County, Iowa, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Marshalltown, IA

142 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

Cherokee, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Marshalltown, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141.6 miles from Sioux City, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before 220th Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 165.9 miles.

Arriving in Lisbon, IA

The final approach into Lisbon, 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 Lisbon, 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

Cobble Hill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Expensive mile 262.9

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+13193663177

Visit website

Czech Town Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

2 mi

Mikhael's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

2.2 mi

Cobble Hill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Expensive mile 262.9

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+13193663177

Visit website

Czech Town Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 262.9

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13192005776

Visit website

Mikhael's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 262.9

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13193663644

Visit website

Tommy's West Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 262.9

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13193963045

Visit website

Scott's Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 262.9

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13195504517

Visit website

La Isla

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

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

South Sioux City, Nebraska

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+14024048022

Visit website

Red Lobster

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 262.9

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13193950450

Visit website

HuHot Mongolian Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 262.9

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13193936000

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Sioux City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006360986

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 262.9

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargeLab Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 20.2

Moville, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006360986

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 262.9

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Sioux City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

South Sioux City, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Sioux City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Sioux City, Iowa

+18668167584

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.28 one way

$88.55 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $48.61 $97.22
premium $4.89 $54.50 $109.00
diesel $5.61 $62.53 $125.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 99.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 85 1 $29.74 $13.59
Efficient EV 70.8 0 $24.78 $11.33
EV Truck/SUV 113.3 1 $39.65 $18.12

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Sioux City, IA

Evening in Sioux City on Friday

Local time

8:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lisbon, IA

Evening in Lisbon on Friday

Local time

8:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°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

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

5h 35m 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 Sioux City, IA to Lisbon, IA covers 283.2 miles and takes about 5h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are 220th Street, Avenue of the Saints, Highway 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 141.6 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 $44.28 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 283.2 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 219 miles (I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Sioux City, IA to Lisbon, 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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