Origin
Williamsburg, IA
Morning in Williamsburg on Friday
Local time
11:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williamsburg, IA to Sioux City, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 15m
Distance
287.5 mi
463 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 2m
★
6 AM
5h 15m
8 AM
5h 42m
10 AM
5h 25m
12 PM
5h 22m
3 PM
5h 26m
5 PM
5h 41m
8 PM
5h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williamsburg, IA
Phil Evenden
Sioux City, IA
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Trip Overview
Williamsburg, IA to Sioux City, IA is 287.5 miles and takes about 5h 15m via I 80, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within the Midwest, traversing Iowa from east to west. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey, making it a solid choice for a single-day trip when you need to cover ground efficiently. Expect a consistent driving experience primarily on interstates, with minimal need for complex navigation. This route is ideal if your priority is reaching your destination without detours or significant time spent off the main roads.
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
143.8 miles from Williamsburg, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 15m. Total distance: 287.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 99% of the route utilizing major interstates like I 80, I 29, and I 880. You'll encounter long, uninterrupted stretches, including one segment of 191.2 miles solely on I 80. The character of the drive is primarily that of efficient interstate travel, meaning you'll likely experience consistent speed limits and smooth pavement for the vast majority of your trip. While it's not a route known for winding roads or dramatic scenic shifts, its predictability makes it easy to maintain a steady pace.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 191.2 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 98 miles in near I 80.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 287.5 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 98 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 193.6 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 210.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
98 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
|
I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 West: Omaha
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 West: Omaha
9
193.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 31m 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
210.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 49m 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
286.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 11m in
|
South Floyd Boulevard
Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
287 mi into trip
|
~5h 13m in
|
6th Street
Keep slight left at fork onto 6th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 191.2 mi | 3h 27m |
| I 29 | 75.3 mi | 1h 21m |
| I 880 | 16.7 mi | 17m |
| State Highway 149 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Floyd Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Highland Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 9th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 191.2 mi, about 3h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsburg, IA and Sioux City, IA.
1
Start on Court Street
142 ft
·
11 sec
·
Court Street
2
Turn left onto West Welsh Street
399 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Welsh Street
3
Turn left onto IA 149
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Highland Street
4
Continue on IA 149
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 149
5
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
6
Merge onto I 80
96 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
96 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
I 80
Toward I 80 West: Omaha
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 880
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 880
Exit 27
Toward I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 0B
Toward I 29 North: Sioux City
10
Merge onto I 29
75 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
I 29
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street
12
Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Floyd Boulevard
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto 5th Street
396 ft
·
14 sec
·
5th Street
14
Turn right onto Iowa Street
346 ft
·
7 sec
·
Iowa Street
15
Keep slight left at fork onto 6th Street
426 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Court Street
17
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
9th Street
18
Turn right
115 ft
·
8 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 15m estimated drive time, starting in the morning is recommended to ensure you arrive with ample daylight. With only one suggested stop, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch on I 80, as services might be more spread out in certain sections. Planning a fuel stop before you hit that 191.2-mile segment on I 80 could prevent any unnecessary delays. The relatively short duration means you can afford to be spontaneous with any brief breaks you might want to take.
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 143.8 miles from Williamsburg, IA, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 191.2 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 63 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.8 miles or 2h 37m 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 Williamsburg, 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 Williamsburg, IA
This is one driving day of about 287.5 miles and 5h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Williamsburg, 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 191.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143.8 mi from Williamsburg, IA · 2h 37m 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 143.8 miles from Williamsburg, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 191.2 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.95 one way
$89.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $49.35 | $98.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $55.33 | $110.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.48 | $126.95 |
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: 100.6 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 | 86.3 | 1 | $30.19 | $13.80 |
| Efficient EV | 71.9 | 0 | $25.16 | $11.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115 | 1 | $40.25 | $18.40 |
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
Morning in Sioux City on Friday
Local time
11:40 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
23 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 15m 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 Williamsburg, IA to Sioux City, IA covers 287.5 miles and takes about 5h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, I 29, I 880. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143.8 miles from Williamsburg, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.95 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 16 significant decision points across 287.5 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 98 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 193.6 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 210.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Williamsburg, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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