Origin
Sioux City, IA
Night in Sioux City on Friday
Local time
10:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Sioux City, IA to Manson, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 10m
Distance
102.9 mi
166 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m
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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Manson, IA
Dany Castrejon
Trip Overview
The drive from Sioux City, IA to Manson, IA covers 102.9 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 220th Street, Highway 20, United States Highway 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.9 miles on 220th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.09 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
51.4 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 10m. Total distance: 102.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Sioux City, IA to Manson, IA covers 102.9 miles and takes about 2h 10m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 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 43.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 2h 10m drive. You will face about 13 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 (7th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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9th Street
Turn left onto 9th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Court Street
Turn right onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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7th Street
Turn left onto 7th Street
Navigation decision point
5
101.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
|
IA 7 / 190th Street
At end of road, turn right onto IA 7 / 190th Street
Navigation decision point
5
102.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 220th Street | 43.9 mi | 51m |
| Highway 20 | 39.4 mi | 47m |
| United States Highway 20 | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| Tabor Avenue | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Gordon Drive | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Sigourney Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| 6th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Fairmount Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
220th Street
— 43.9 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City, IA and Manson, 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
43 mi
·
50 min
·
220th Street
12
Turn left onto CR N65
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sigourney Avenue
13
At end of road, turn right onto D26
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
220th Street
14
Turn left onto Tabor Avenue
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Tabor Avenue
15
At end of road, turn right onto IA 7
25 ft
·
5 sec
·
190th Street
16
Turn left onto Tabor Avenue
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Tabor Avenue
17
Continue on 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
8th Street
18
Turn right onto 10th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Avenue
19
Turn right onto Main Street
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
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 51.4 miles from Sioux City, IA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.9 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 23 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.4 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manson, 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 102.9 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Sioux City, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on 220th Street for about 43.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.4 mi from Sioux City, IA · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.4 miles from Sioux City, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manson, IA
The final approach into Manson, 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 Manson, 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
$16.09 one way
$32.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.66 | $35.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.72 | $45.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.80 | $4.94 |
| Efficient EV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.41 | $6.59 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Manson, IA
Night in Manson on Friday
Local time
10:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 10m 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 Manson, IA covers 102.9 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 220th Street, Highway 20, United States Highway 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.4 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 $16.09 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 10m drive. You will face about 13 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 (7th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Sioux City, IA to Manson, 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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