How far is it from Canton, SD, to Alta, IA, ?

The distance between Canton, SD, and Alta, IA, is 104 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Canton, SD, to Alta, IA, ?

The drive from Canton, SD, to Alta, IA, takes approximately 2 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Canton, SD, to Alta, IA, ?

The fastest route from Canton, SD, to Alta, IA, covers 104 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 30 min.

Which direction is Alta, IA from Canton, SD?

Alta, IA lies roughly to the south-east of Canton, SD.

Which roads does the route from Canton, SD to Alta, IA follow?

The drive from Canton, SD to Alta, IA mainly follows IA 10, IA 3.

Which towns do you pass between Canton, SD and Alta, IA?

Towns on the route from Canton, SD to Alta, IA include Rock Valley, Sioux Center, Remsen, Cherokee.

Are there charging stations between Canton, SD and Alta, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Canton, SD to Alta, IA, including 1250 N Lake Ave Ste 2 (50 kW); 1300 N 2nd Street (50 kW); Dutch Mart (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 6.

Canton, SD Alta, IA

Distance: 104 miDuration: 2 h 30 min

Driving from Canton, SD to Alta, IA takes about 2 h 30 min via IA 3. The distance is 104 mi. The straight-line distance is 79 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Rock Valley, IA, Maurice, IA, Alton, IA, Larrabee, IA. Driving directions

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Driving directions33 · 104 mi

1 Depart right 6 yd
2 Turn left onto North Grant Street 1 mi
3 Turn left onto East 5th Street 2 mi
4 Continue straight onto 282nd Street 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto 240th Street 5 mi
6 Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue 7 mi
7 Continue slightly right onto Chestnut Avenue 5 mi
8 Turn left onto County Highway B30 3 mi
9 Turn right onto Coolidge Avenue 10 mi
10 Turn left onto 450th Street 16 mi
11 Continue straight onto Highway 10 West 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto 8th Street Southwest 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto 450th Street 1 mi

14 Enter roundabout straight onto 450th Street 26 yd
15 Exit roundabout slightly left onto 450th Street 2 mi
16 Turn right onto Kennedy Avenue 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto State Highway 10 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto 460th Street 2 mi
19 Turn right onto Kiwi Avenue 6 mi
20 Continue straight onto County Road L14 8 mi
21 Turn left onto State Highway 3 6 mi
22 Continue straight onto 490th Street 9 mi
23 Continue straight onto State Highway 3 5 mi
24 Continue straight onto 500th Street 3 mi
25 Turn straight onto State Highway 3 5 mi
26 Turn left onto 530th Street 4 mi
27 Turn right onto V Avenue 2 mi
28 Continue straight onto 1st Street 2 mi
29 Continue straight onto State Highway 7 3 mi
30 Continue straight onto Highway 7 5 mi
31 Turn right onto W Highway 1 mi
32 Turn left onto West 4th Street 1 mi
33 Arrive left onto West 4th Street

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The return trip from Alta, IA to Canton, SD covers roughly the same distance, 104 mi.

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Charging points along the way

6 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 40 mi

1250 N Lake Ave Ste 2CCS, CHAdeMO · 1250 N Lake Ave Ste 2, Storm Lake, IA, 5058850 kW
1300 N 2nd StreetCCS, CHAdeMO · 1300 N 2nd Street, Cherokee, IA, 5101250 kW
Dutch MartType1 · 901 Albany Place SE, Orange City, IA, 510417.2 kW
EXPRESS1 EXPRESS 1Type1 · 100 St Andrews Way, Sioux Center, IA, 512507.2 kW
Fairfield by Marriott of Sioux CenterType1 · 290 Saint Andrews Way, Sioux Center, IA, 512507.2 kW

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Alta, IA → Schaller, IA14 mi · 30 min Alta, IA → Fostoria, IA51 mi · 1 h 20 min Alta, IA → Galva, IA18 mi · 30 min Alta, IA → Lawton, IA55 mi · 1 h 15 min Alta, IA → Storm Lake, IA7 mi · 15 min Alta, IA → Aurelia, IA8 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Canton, SD, {fromState} to Alta, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Canton, SD, {fromState} and Alta, IA, {toState} is 104 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Canton, SD, {fromState} to Alta, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Canton, SD, {fromState} to Alta, IA, {toState} takes approximately 2 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Canton, SD, {fromState} to Alta, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Canton, SD, {fromState} to Alta, IA, {toState} covers 104 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 30 min.
Which direction is Alta, IA from Canton, SD?: Alta, IA lies roughly to the south-east of Canton, SD.
Which roads does the route from Canton, SD to Alta, IA follow?: The drive from Canton, SD to Alta, IA mainly follows IA 10, IA 3.
Which towns do you pass between Canton, SD and Alta, IA?: Towns on the route from Canton, SD to Alta, IA include Rock Valley, Sioux Center, Remsen, Cherokee.
Are there charging stations between Canton, SD and Alta, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Canton, SD to Alta, IA, including 1250 N Lake Ave Ste 2 (50 kW); 1300 N 2nd Street (50 kW); Dutch Mart (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 6.

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