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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Lake Park, IA is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
101.18 mi
02h 09m
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
101.18 mi
Kilometers
162.83 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Park
Sun, Apr 19, 3:51 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-04-19T01:41
Arrive Lake Park
Sun, Apr 19, 3:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sioux City
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 Sioux City
50.6 mi
01h 04m
To Lake Park
50.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 49 sec · 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Court Street

    793 ft · 27 sec · Court Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 11th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Terminal Drive

    2076 ft · 53 sec · Terminal Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    73 m · 9 sec · 18th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    21 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Continue on IA 60 North: Sheldon

    53.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 9: Rock Rapids, Spirit Lake

    2073 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ia 9th Street

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Ia 9th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on County Highway L54

    1 mi · 1 min · County Highway L54

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 9

    9.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 9

  15. 15

    Continue on 150th Street

    3.2 mi · 4 min · 150th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 135th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · 135th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on South Market Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Market Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IA 60 North
53.5 mi · 53%
18th Street
21 mi · 21%
State Highway 9
9.9 mi · 10%
Ia 9th Street
5.43 mi · 5%
150th Street
3.21 mi · 3%
County Highway L54
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

IA 60 North

Continue on IA 60 North: Sheldon

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hospers
01h 04m from Sioux City
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sioux City and Sunny near Lake Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Lake Park?

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 Sioux City and 50.6 miles from Lake Park.

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 15.6 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lake Park

City in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,132
Coordinates43.4555200, -95.3208300
Altitude454
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Lake Park (-95.32083, 43.45552)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
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
3.57 gal
13.51 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
7.14 gal · 27.02 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.18 $30.37
Premium $4.65 $16.61 $33.23
Diesel $5.30 $18.94 $37.87

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 Sioux City and Lake Park. The current time is 01:41:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.