Drive Time
5h 21m
Distance
337.9 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
The drive from Blue Grass, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 337.9 miles and takes about 5h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Mississippi Street, 70th Avenue, South Blue Grass Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
168.9 miles from Blue Grass, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 21m drive with frequent turns across 337.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Mississippi Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 70th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Blue Grass Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 200th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 60th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Plainview Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Grass, IA and Sioux City, IA.
Start on West Garonne Street
Turn left onto South Mississippi Street
Continue on 70th Avenue
Continue on South Blue Grass Road
Continue on 70th Avenue
Turn left onto 200th Street
Turn right onto 60th Avenue
Continue on North Plainview Road
Take the ramp sharp left
Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
Keep slight right to continue on I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City
Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North: Sioux City
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street
Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard
Turn left onto 5th Street
Turn right onto Iowa Street
Keep slight left to continue on 6th Street
Turn right onto Court Street
Turn left onto 9th Street
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.9 miles or 2h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sioux City, IA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Blue Grass, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blue Grass, IA
This is one driving day of about 337.9 miles and 5h 21m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 168.9 mi from Blue Grass, IA · 2h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
169 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 168.9 miles from Blue Grass, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Sioux City, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sioux City, IA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$50.17 one way
$100.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $56.58 | $113.16 |
| premium | $4.65 | $61.91 | $123.83 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $70.56 | $141.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.4 | 1 | $35.48 | $16.22 |
| Efficient EV | 84.5 | 0 | $29.57 | $13.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135.2 | 1 | $47.31 | $21.63 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Blue Grass on Saturday
Local time
5:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Sioux City on Saturday
Local time
5:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Waukee, IA
169 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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