How far is Sioux Center, IA from Alton, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux Center, IA to Alton, IA is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux Center and Alton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux Center and Alton.
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Start on North Main Avenue
5.7 mi · 9 min · North Main Avenue
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Turn left onto 450th Street
5 mi · 7 min · 450th Street
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Continue on Highway 10 West
2721 ft · 58 sec · Highway 10 West
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Continue on 8th Street Southwest
1.2 km · 2 min · 8th Street Southwest
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Continue on 450th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 450th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 450th Street
24 m · 5 sec · 450th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 450th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 450th Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto West 10th Street
48 m · 9 sec · West 10th Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 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 Sioux Center and Alton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Main Avenue
Start on North Main Avenue
5.74 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sioux Center and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux Center to Alton?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maurice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Sioux Center and 7.6 miles from Alton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sioux Center and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux Center and Alton. Straight-line distance: 10.49 mi (16.88 km).
#1 Sioux Center
City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 7,665 |
| Coordinates | 43.0797100, -96.1755800 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alton
Human settlement in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,249 |
| Coordinates | 42.9874900, -96.0105700 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: 3rd Avenue (-96.010285, 42.987405)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
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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