The drive from Corydon, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 274.2 miles and takes about 5h 12m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, I 29, I 35 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.8 miles on I 80.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.87 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
137.1 miles from Corydon, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 42m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 12m. Total distance: 274.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 12m highway drive covering 274.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and I 29. The longest continuous stretch is about 94.8 miles on I 80.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 94.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and I 29. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 84.4 miles in near Ramp 72 J.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 274.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 84.4 miles (Ramp 72 J): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 180.2 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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84.4 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|Ramp 72 J
Take the exit onto Ramp 72 J toward I 80 west: Council Bluffs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 72B
Toward I 80 west: Council Bluffs
9
180.2 mi into trip|~3h 28m in|I 880
Keep slight right at fork onto I 880 toward I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27
Toward I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City
6
196.9 mi into trip|~3h 46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 29 North: Sioux City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 0B
Toward I 29 North: Sioux City
6
272.9 mi into trip|~5h 9m in|South Floyd Boulevard
Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
273.7 mi into trip|~5h 10m in|6th Street
Keep slight left at fork onto 6th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Corydon, IA to Sioux City, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Webb along the way.
Webb
34 mi in|~50m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
94.8 mi
1h 41m
I 29
75.3 mi
1h 21m
I 35
50.1 mi
54m
State Highway 2
21.6 mi
32m
I 880
16.7 mi
17m
Northwest Church Street
9.4 mi
13m
120th Street
1 mi
1m
Line Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 94.8 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corydon, IA and Sioux City, IA.
1
Start on South Franklin Street
86 ft·9 sec·South Franklin Street
2
Turn left onto IA 2
0.7 mi·1 min·West Jefferson Street
3
Continue on IA 2
22 mi·32 min·State Highway 2
4
Continue on IA 2
0.6 mi·55 sec·East 1st Street
5
Turn right onto US 69
9.4 mi·13 min·Northwest Church Street
6
Turn left onto 120th Street
1.0 mi·1 min·120th Street
7
Continue on CR J14
0.7 mi·1 min·Line Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward Webb
9
Merge onto I 35
50 mi·54 min·I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto Ramp 72 J
0.5 mi·1 min·Ramp 72 J
Exit 72BToward I 80 west: Council BluffsUse the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 235
0.5 mi·40 sec·John MacVicar Freeway
12
Merge onto I 80
95 mi·1 hr 41 min·I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 880
17 mi·17 min·I 880
Exit 27Toward I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux CityUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 0BToward I 29 North: Sioux City
15
Merge onto I 29
75 mi·1 hr 21 min·I 29
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street
17
Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·South Floyd Boulevard
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto 5th Street
396 ft·14 sec·5th Street
19
Turn right onto Iowa Street
346 ft·7 sec·Iowa Street
20
Keep slight left at fork onto 6th Street
426 ft·17 sec·6th Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Court Street
0.2 mi·39 sec·Court Street
22
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.2 mi·45 sec·9th Street
23
Turn right
115 ft·8 sec
24
Arrive at 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 137.1 miles from Corydon, IA, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.8 miles.
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 60 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137.1 miles or 2h 42m 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 16m
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 Corydon, 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 Corydon, IA
This is one driving day of about 274.2 miles and 5h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Corydon, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 94.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 137.1 mi from Corydon, IA
· 2h 42m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.3
1
$28.79
$13.16
Efficient EV
68.6
0
$23.99
$10.97
EV Truck/SUV
109.7
1
$38.39
$17.55
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Corydon, IA
Morning
in Corydon on Saturday
Local time
7:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sioux City, IA
Morning
in Sioux City on Saturday
Local time
7:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
29°F
Mostly Clear
NW 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:33AM CDT until April 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 10:38PM CDT until April 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
74°F
Coo n Rapids, IA
137 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
22 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
5h 12m 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 Corydon, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 274.2 miles and takes about 5h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, I 29, I 35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 137.1 miles from Corydon, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.87 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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 274.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 84.4 miles (Ramp 72 J): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 180.2 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Corydon, IA to Sioux City, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Webb along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
