Trip from Storm Lake, IA to Sioux City, IA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 18m

Distance

68.6 mi

110 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 12m ★

6 AM

1h 19m

8 AM

1h 31m

10 AM

1h 23m

12 PM

1h 22m

3 PM

1h 23m

5 PM

1h 30m

8 PM

1h 15m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Storm Lake, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 68.6 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West 5th Street, Highway 110, 610th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.72 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

34.3 miles from Storm Lake, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 68.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West 5th 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Storm Lake, IA to Sioux City, IA is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Storm Lake, IA to Sioux City, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West 5th Street	—	—
Highway 110	—	—
610th Street	—	—
Highway 31	—	—
Lincoln Street	—	—
Highway 20	—	—
South Fairmount Street	—	—
6th Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West 5th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Grand Avenue

0.2 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue

2

At the end of the road, turn left onto West 5th Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · West 5th Street

3

Continue on State Highway 110

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Highway 110

4

Turn right onto 610th Street

20 mi · 27 min · 610th Street

5

Continue on State Highway 31

5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31

6

Continue on Lincoln Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Street

7

Continue on State Highway 31

7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 31

8

Turn right onto Highway 20

31 mi · 38 min · Highway 20

9

Turn right onto South Fairmount Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Fairmount Street

10

Continue on 6th Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · 6th Street

11

Turn right onto Court Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Court Street

12

Turn left onto 9th Street

0.2 mi · 46 sec · 9th Street

13

Turn right

115 ft · 9 sec

14

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 34.3 miles from Storm Lake, IA, or about 39m 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 15 miles or 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.3 miles or 39m 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 6m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Storm Lake, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Storm Lake, IA

This is one driving day of about 68.6 miles and 1h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Storm Lake, 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 34.3 mi from Storm Lake, IA · 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Holstein, IA

34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Holstein, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Storm Lake, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sioux City, IA

The final approach into Sioux City, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.72 one way

$21.45 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$11.78	$23.55
premium	$4.89	$13.20	$26.40
diesel	$5.61	$15.15	$30.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.6	$7.20	$3.29
Efficient EV	17.2	$6.00	$2.74
EV Truck/SUV	27.4	$9.60	$4.39

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Storm Lake, IA

Night in Storm Lake on Wednesday

Local time

11:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sioux City, IA

Night in Sioux City on Wednesday

Local time

11:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°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

23 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

1h 18m 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 Storm Lake, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 68.6 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West 5th Street, Highway 110, 610th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 34.3 miles from Storm Lake, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.72 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 Storm Lake, IA to Sioux City, IA is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Storm Lake, IA to Sioux City, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Storm Lake, IA to Sioux City, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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