Origin
Sioux City, IA
Afternoon in Sioux City on Thursday
Local time
1:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sioux City, IA to Arnolds Park, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
106.6 mi
171 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m
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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Arnolds Park, IA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Sioux City, IA to Arnolds Park, IA covers 106.6 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 9th Street, Court Street, 11th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.67 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
53.3 miles from Sioux City, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 106.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 20m drive with frequent turns across 106.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
9th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sioux City, IA to Arnolds Park, IA is easy. At 2h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sioux City, IA to Arnolds Park, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Street | — | — |
| Court Street | — | — |
| 11th Street | — | — |
| Terminal Drive | — | — |
| 18th Street | — | — |
| IA 60 North | — | — |
| 230th Street | — | — |
| Olive Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
9th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City, IA and Arnolds Park, IA.
1
Start on the route
115 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
9th Street
3
Turn left onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Court Street
4
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Street
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
6
Continue on Terminal Drive
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Terminal Drive
7
Turn right onto 18th Street
240 ft
·
9 sec
·
18th Street
8
Turn left
3.3 mi
·
4 min
9
Take the ramp straight
21 mi
·
26 min
10
Continue on IA 60 North: Sheldon
44 mi
·
51 min
·
IA 60 North: Sheldon
11
Turn right onto 230th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
230th Street
12
Continue on 230th Street
236 ft
·
4 sec
·
230th Street
13
Continue on Olive Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Olive Avenue
14
Turn right onto 220th Street
31 mi
·
43 min
·
220th Street
15
Turn left onto Okoboji Avenue
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Okoboji Avenue
16
Turn right onto Linden Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Linden Drive
17
Turn left onto Iowa Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Iowa Street
18
Turn right onto Kruse Beach
125 ft
·
6 sec
·
Kruse Beach
19
Arrive at your destination
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 53.3 miles from Sioux City, IA, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.3 miles or 1h 10m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arnolds Park, 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 106.6 miles and 2h 20m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.3 mi from Sioux City, IA · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 53.3 miles from Sioux City, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arnolds Park, IA
The final approach into Arnolds Park, 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 Arnolds Park, 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
$16.67 one way
$33.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.30 | $36.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.51 | $41.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.54 | $47.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32 | 0 | $11.19 | $5.12 |
| Efficient EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.33 | $4.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.92 | $6.82 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Arnolds Park, IA
Afternoon in Arnolds Park on Thursday
Local time
1:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Alton, IA
53 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 20m 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 Arnolds Park, IA covers 106.6 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 9th Street, Court Street, 11th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.3 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 $16.67 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.
The drive from Sioux City, IA to Arnolds Park, IA is easy. At 2h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sioux City, IA to Arnolds Park, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sioux City, IA to Arnolds Park, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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