How far is Sioux City, IA from Storm Lake, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Storm Lake, IA is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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 36m.
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
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Human settlement in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux City and Storm Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Storm Lake.
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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
27.2 mi · 33 min · Highway 20
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Turn left onto State Highway 31
7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 31
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on State Highway 31
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 31
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Continue on 610th Street
19.9 mi · 28 min · 610th Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 110
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 110
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Continue on West 5th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1225 ft · 54 sec · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Storm Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 20
Continue on Highway 20
27.2 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Sioux City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Storm Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Storm Lake?
The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Correctionville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Sioux City and 34.4 miles from Storm Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sioux City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Storm Lake.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Storm Lake. Straight-line distance: 61.36 mi (98.75 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 Storm Lake
City in Iowa
| Population | 10,438 |
| Coordinates | 42.6410900, -95.2097200 |
| Altitude | 433 |
| Country | United States |
End: Storm Lake (-95.20972, 42.64109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.89 | $25.78 |
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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