Origin
Coralville, IA
Evening in Coralville on Wednesday
Local time
5:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coralville, IA to Sioux City, IA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 36m
Distance
288.8 mi
465 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 23m
★
6 AM
4h 37m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coralville, IA
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Sioux City, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Coralville, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 288.8 miles and takes about 4h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 12th Avenue, 2nd Street, Coral Ridge Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.15 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
144.4 miles from Coralville, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 36m drive with frequent turns across 288.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
12th Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Coralville, IA to Sioux City, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 12th Avenue | — | — |
| 2nd Street | — | — |
| Coral Ridge Avenue | — | — |
| I 80 West | — | — |
| I 880 West | — | — |
| I 29 North | — | — |
| Floyd Boulevard | — | — |
| South Floyd Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
12th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coralville, IA and Sioux City, IA.
1
Start on 12th Avenue
148 ft
·
33 sec
·
12th Avenue
2
Continue on 12th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
12th Avenue
3
Turn right onto 2nd Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
2nd Street
4
Turn right onto Coral Ridge Avenue
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Coral Ridge Avenue
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Des Moines
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 80 West: Des Moines
6
Merge slight left
117 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
96 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
I 80 West: Omaha
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North: Sioux City
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 29 North: Sioux City
10
Merge slight left
75 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street
12
Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Floyd Boulevard
13
Turn left onto 5th Street
397 ft
·
15 sec
·
5th Street
14
Turn right onto Iowa Street
344 ft
·
7 sec
·
Iowa Street
15
Keep slight left to continue on 6th Street
427 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
16
Turn right onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Court Street
17
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
9th Street
18
Turn right
115 ft
·
9 sec
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 144.4 miles from Coralville, IA, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
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 64 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.4 miles or 2h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sioux City, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Coralville, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Coralville, IA
This is one driving day of about 288.8 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Coralville, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 144.4 mi from Coralville, IA · 2h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 144.4 miles from Coralville, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sioux City, IA
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.15 one way
$90.30 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $49.57 | $99.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $55.58 | $111.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.76 | $127.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.6 | 1 | $30.32 | $13.86 |
| Efficient EV | 72.2 | 0 | $25.27 | $11.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.5 | 1 | $40.43 | $18.48 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 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.
Destination
Sioux City, IA
Evening in Sioux City on Wednesday
Local time
5:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
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144 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 36m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Coralville, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 288.8 miles and takes about 4h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 12th Avenue, 2nd Street, Coral Ridge Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 144.4 miles from Coralville, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Coralville, IA to Sioux City, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Coralville, IA to Sioux City, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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