How far is Lake Park, IA from Sioux City, IA?

The driving distance from Lake Park, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.41 mi
01h 43m
Flight
85.65 mi
137.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.65 mi
Kilometers
137.84 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.41 mi
Kilometers
163.2 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Park
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Park
2026-04-19T03:29
Arrive Sioux City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Park
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Hospers
IA

Human settlement in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America

From Lake Park
50.6 mi
00h 51m
To Sioux City
50.8 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Park and Sioux City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Park and Sioux City.

  1. 1

    Start on North Market Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 135th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · 135th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 150th Street

    3.2 mi · 4 min · 150th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 9

    9.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 9

  5. 5

    Continue on County Highway L54

    1 mi · 1 min · County Highway L54

  6. 6

    Continue on Ia 9th Street

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Ia 9th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward Iowa 60: LeMars

    1964 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    53.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    20.2 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR D12, US 75 Business: Floyd Boulevard, 46th Street

    4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    73 m · 8 sec · 18th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Terminal Drive

    2076 ft · 51 sec · Terminal Drive

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1128 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 11th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Court Street

    793 ft · 25 sec · Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Park and Sioux City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Iowa 60
74.1 mi · 73%
State Highway 9
9.9 mi · 10%
Ia 9th Street
5.57 mi · 5%
CR D12
4.02 mi · 4%
150th Street
3.21 mi · 3%
County Highway L54
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Iowa 60

Merge slight left

53.5 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hospers
00h 51m from Lake Park
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lake Park 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 Lake Park to Sioux City?

The road trip is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Hospers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Lake Park and 50.8 miles from Sioux City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Park and Sunny near Sioux City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Park and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 85.65 mi (137.84 km).

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#1 Lake Park

City in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,132
Coordinates43.4555200, -95.3208300
Altitude454
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: North Market Street (-95.320918, 43.455546)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.55 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
7.16 gal · 27.1 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.23 $30.45
Premium $4.65 $16.66 $33.32
Diesel $5.30 $18.99 $37.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Park and Sioux City. The current time is 03:29:03.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.