How far is Carter Lake, IA from Sioux City, IA?
The driving distance from Carter Lake, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carter Lake and Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carter Lake and Sioux City.
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Start on North 9th Street
2043 ft · 1 min · North 9th Street
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Turn right onto East Locust Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Locust Street
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Turn right onto North 16th Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · North 16th Street
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Turn left onto John J Pershing Drive
2.4 mi · 5 min · John J Pershing Drive
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Turn left onto Dick Collins Road
1521 ft · 34 sec · Dick Collins Road
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Turn right onto North 31st Street
87 m · 8 sec · North 31st Street
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Take the exit right toward I 680 East
1179 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 29 North: Sioux City
1650 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street
1582 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard
3174 ft · 1 min · South Floyd Boulevard
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Turn left onto 5th Street
121 m · 15 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Iowa Street
105 m · 7 sec · Iowa Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Street
130 m · 17 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right
35 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carter Lake and Sioux City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 29 North
Merge slight left
85.3 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Carter Lake and Sunny near Sioux City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carter Lake to Sioux City?
The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km) and usually takes 01h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Blencoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Carter Lake and 51.2 miles from Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carter Lake and Sunny near Sioux City.
Stop Ideas Near Blencoe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blencoe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carter Lake and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 87.17 mi (140.28 km).
#1 Carter Lake
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 3,793 |
| Coordinates | 41.2905500, -95.9180700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sioux City
The second most populous city in Iowa.
| Population | 82,651 |
| Coordinates | 42.4999900, -96.4003100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.27 | $26.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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