Origin
Sioux City, IA
Evening in Sioux City on Friday
Local time
5:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Sioux City, IA to Coo n Rapids, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
121.5 mi
195 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sioux City, IA
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Coo n Rapids, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sioux City, IA to Coo n Rapids, IA covers 121.5 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 29, George P. Soumas Memorial Highway, State Highway 37 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.6 miles on I 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.7 miles from Sioux City, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 121.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Sioux City, IA to Coo n Rapids, IA covers 121.5 miles and takes about 2h 43m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 9th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 43m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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9th Street
Turn left onto 9th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Court Street
Turn right onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Floyd Boulevard
Turn right onto Floyd Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 29 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 29 South
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 Sioux City, IA to Coo n Rapids, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Decatur Nebraska along the way.
Decatur Nebraska
36.2 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 34.6 mi | 37m |
| George P. Soumas Memorial Highway | 34.5 mi | 47m |
| State Highway 37 | 22.5 mi | 30m |
| State Highway 175 | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| North 6th Street | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| U Avenue | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Iowa Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| West Pearl Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 34.6 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City, IA and Coo n Rapids, IA.
1
Start on this road
115 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
9th Street
3
Turn right onto Court Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Court Street
4
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
5th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Floyd Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Floyd Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 29 South
7
Merge onto I 29
35 mi
·
37 min
·
I 29
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward IA 175: Onaea, Decatur Nebraska
9
Turn left onto IA 175
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 175
10
Continue on IA 175
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Iowa Avenue
11
Continue on IA 175
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 175
12
Turn straight onto IA 37
22 mi
·
30 min
·
State Highway 37
13
Continue on IA 37
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
IA 37
14
Turn left onto US 30
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
North 6th Street
15
Turn slight right onto West Pearl Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Pearl Street
16
Continue on U Avenue
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
U Avenue
17
Turn right onto US 59; IA 141
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
270th Street
18
Turn left onto IA 141
14 mi
·
18 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Continue on IA 141
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
West 6th Street
20
Continue on IA 141
21 mi
·
29 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Turn slight left onto Highway Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Highway Street
22
At end of road, turn left onto South 6th Avenue
385 ft
·
9 sec
·
South 6th Avenue
23
Turn right onto Main Street
377 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.7 miles from Sioux City, IA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.6 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 27 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.7 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coo n Rapids, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Sioux City, 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 Sioux City, IA
This is one driving day of about 121.5 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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.
The longest stretch is on I 29 for about 34.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.7 mi from Sioux City, IA · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.7 miles from Sioux City, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Coo n Rapids, IA
The final approach into Coo n Rapids, 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 Coo n Rapids, 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
$19.00 one way
$37.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.86 | $41.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.38 | $46.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.83 | $53.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.76 | $5.83 |
| Efficient EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.63 | $4.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.01 | $7.78 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Coo n Rapids, IA
Evening in Coo n Rapids on Friday
Local time
5:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Woodbine, IA
61 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
25 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
2h 43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Coo n Rapids, IA covers 121.5 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 29, George P. Soumas Memorial Highway, State Highway 37. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.7 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 $19.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 43m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Sioux City, IA to Coo n Rapids, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Decatur Nebraska 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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