How far is Sioux City, IA from Cresco, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Cresco, IA is about 275 miles (442.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux City and Cresco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Cresco.
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Start on the route
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto 9th Street
990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
767 ft · 27 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
122 m · 19 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Iowa Street
129 m · 24 sec · Iowa Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on Fairmount Street
3030 ft · 1 min · Fairmount Street
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Turn left onto Gordon Drive
3.4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Drive
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Continue on Highway 20
39.4 mi · 47 min · Highway 20
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Continue on United States Highway 20
8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on 220th Street
93.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min · 220th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Mason City
1647 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
47.4 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 East, IA 27 South: Mason City, Charles City
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
30.4 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 218, CR T44: Floyd
2362 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
11.4 mi · 16 min · Monroe Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 9
12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 9
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Continue on Highway 9
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 9
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 9
20.6 mi · 28 min · State Highway 9
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Continue on 2nd Avenue Southwest
1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto 3rd Street Southwest
774 ft · 15 sec · 3rd Street Southwest
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Continue on 3rd Street West
3257 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street West
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue West
1678 ft · 1 min · 8th Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Cresco.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
220th Street
Continue on 220th Street
93.8 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sioux City and Partly Sunny near Cresco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Cresco?
The road trip is about 275 miles (442.5 km) and usually takes 05h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Webster City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.2 miles from Sioux City and 137.8 miles from Cresco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:46 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.09 one way or $74.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sioux City and Partly Sunny near Cresco.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Cresco. Straight-line distance: 225.16 mi (362.36 km).
#1 Sioux City
The second most populous city in Iowa.
| Population | 82,651 |
| Coordinates | 42.4999900, -96.4003100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cresco
City in Iowa
| Population | 3,744 |
| Coordinates | 43.3813600, -92.1140500 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cresco (-92.11405, 43.38136)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $3.82 | $37.09 | $74.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $40.49 | $80.98 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $45.75 | $91.51 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $56.82 | $113.65 |
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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