Origin
Tripoli, IA
Late night in Tripoli on Saturday
Local time
4:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tripoli, IA to Sioux City, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 50m
Distance
240.1 mi
386 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 38m
★
6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tripoli, IA
Agung Pandit Wiguna
Sioux City, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tripoli, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 240.1 miles and takes about 3h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 7th Avenue Southwest, 170th Street, Larrabee Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.65 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
120 miles from Tripoli, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 50m. Total distance: 240.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 50m drive with frequent turns across 240.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
7th Avenue Southwest 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 50m 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 Tripoli, IA to Sioux City, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Avenue Southwest | — | — |
| 170th Street | — | — |
| Larrabee Avenue | — | — |
| Logan Avenue | — | — |
| West Airline Highway | — | — |
| Airport Boulevard | — | — |
| US 218 north | — | — |
| Leo P Rooff Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
7th Avenue Southwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tripoli, IA and Sioux City, IA.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto 7th Avenue Southwest
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
7th Avenue Southwest
3
Continue on 170th Street
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
170th Street
4
Turn left onto Larrabee Avenue
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Larrabee Avenue
5
Continue on Logan Avenue
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Logan Avenue
6
Turn right onto West Airline Highway
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Airline Highway
7
Turn left onto Airport Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
8
Take the ramp right toward US 218 north
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 218 north
9
Merge slight left onto Leo P Rooff Expressway
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Leo P Rooff Expressway
10
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
11
Keep slight left to continue on IA 27 South, IA 58 South: Hudson, UNI
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
IA 27 South, IA 58 South: Hudson, UNI
12
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
13
Take the exit slight right toward University Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
University Avenue
14
Keep slight right
335 ft
·
8 sec
15
Turn straight onto University Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
University Avenue
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward University Avenue
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
University Avenue
17
Exit the roundabout onto University Avenue
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
University Avenue
18
Continue on Grundy Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grundy Road
19
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
20
Merge slight left
199 mi
·
3 hr 54 min
21
Turn right onto South Fairmount Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Fairmount Street
22
Continue on 6th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
6th Street
23
Turn right onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Court Street
24
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
9th Street
25
Turn right
115 ft
·
9 sec
26
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 120 miles from Tripoli, IA, or about 1h 55m 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 53 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120 miles or 1h 55m 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 9m
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 Tripoli, 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 Tripoli, IA
This is one driving day of about 240.1 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Tripoli, 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 120 mi from Tripoli, IA · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 120 miles from Tripoli, 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
$35.65 one way
$71.29 round trip
$3.77/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $40.20 | $80.41 |
| premium | $4.65 | $43.99 | $87.99 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $50.14 | $100.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72 | 0 | $25.21 | $11.52 |
| Efficient EV | 60 | 0 | $21.01 | $9.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96 | 1 | $33.61 | $15.37 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Late night in Sioux City on Saturday
Local time
4:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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
3h 50m 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 Tripoli, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 240.1 miles and takes about 3h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 7th Avenue Southwest, 170th Street, Larrabee Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120 miles from Tripoli, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.65 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 50m 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 Tripoli, IA to Sioux City, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tripoli, IA to Sioux City, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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