Origin
Sioux City, IA
Night in Sioux City on Sunday
Local time
9:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sioux City, IA to Bridgeport, IA
Drive Time
6h 30m
Distance
317.1 mi
510 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 18m
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6 AM
6h 30m
8 AM
6h 55m
10 AM
6h 39m
12 PM
6h 36m
3 PM
6h 40m
5 PM
6h 53m
8 PM
6h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sioux City, IA
Castorly Stock
Bridgeport, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
The drive from Sioux City, IA to Bridgeport, IA covers 317.1 miles and takes about 6h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 9th Street, Court Street, 7th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.16 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
158.6 miles from Sioux City, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 30m drive with frequent turns across 317.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
9th Street 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 30m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sioux City, IA to Bridgeport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Court Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Iowa Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fairmount Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gordon Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
9th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City, IA and Bridgeport, IA.
1
Start on the route
115 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
9th Street
3
Turn right onto Court Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Court Street
4
Turn left onto 7th Street
400 ft
·
19 sec
·
7th Street
5
Turn right onto Iowa Street
423 ft
·
24 sec
·
Iowa Street
6
Turn left onto 6th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Street
7
Continue on Fairmount Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairmount Street
8
Turn left onto Gordon Drive
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Drive
9
Continue on Highway 20
39 mi
·
47 min
·
Highway 20
10
Continue on United States Highway 20
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
United States Highway 20
11
Continue on 220th Street
166 mi
·
3 hr 11 min
·
220th Street
12
Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
36 mi
·
38 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
13
Take the exit slight right toward CR E34: Toddville, Robins
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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CR E34: Toddville, Robins
14
Turn sharp left onto County Home Road
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Home Road
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Home Road;C Avenue Extension
157 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Home Road;C Avenue Extension
16
Exit the rotary onto County Home Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
County Home Road
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Home Road
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Home Road
18
Exit the roundabout onto County Home Road
12 mi
·
16 min
·
County Home Road
19
Continue on Fairview Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Road
20
Turn right onto Linn-Jones Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Linn-Jones Road
21
Turn left
6.2 mi
·
7 min
22
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
23
Turn right onto Highway 64 East
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Highway 64 East
24
Continue on State Highway 64
14 mi
·
20 min
·
State Highway 64
25
Continue on West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
26
At the end of the road, turn left onto Isabel Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Isabel Street
27
Continue on State Highway 64
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 64
28
Continue on West Main Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
29
Continue on State Highway 64
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 64
30
Continue on West Platt Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Platt Street
31
Turn left onto Ansel Briggs Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Ansel Briggs Highway
32
Turn left onto 233rd Avenue
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
233rd Avenue
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 158.6 miles from Sioux City, IA, or about 3h 15m 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 158.6 miles or 3h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgeport, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sioux City, 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 Sioux City, IA
This is one driving day of about 317.1 miles and 6h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sioux City, 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 158.6 mi from Sioux City, IA · 3h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
159 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 158.6 miles from Sioux City, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bridgeport, IA
The final approach into Bridgeport, 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 Bridgeport, 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
$48.16 one way
$96.33 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
111 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $53.10 | $106.19 |
| premium | $4.80 | $59.86 | $119.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $70.45 | $140.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.1 | 1 | $33.30 | $15.22 |
| Efficient EV | 79.3 | 0 | $27.75 | $12.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 126.8 | 1 | $44.39 | $20.29 |
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 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.
Destination
Bridgeport, IA
Night in Bridgeport on Sunday
Local time
9:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
42°F
Waterloo, IA
159 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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 30m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sioux City, IA to Bridgeport, IA covers 317.1 miles and takes about 6h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 9th Street, Court Street, 7th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 158.6 miles from Sioux City, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 30m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sioux City, IA to Bridgeport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sioux City, IA to Bridgeport, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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