How far is Coo n Rapids, IA from Sioux City, IA?

The driving distance from Coo n Rapids, IA to Sioux City, IA is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.73 mi
02h 11m
Flight
98.33 mi
158.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.33 mi
Kilometers
158.25 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.73 mi
Kilometers
192.68 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux City
Thu, Apr 16, 2:18 AM CDT
Return by in Coo n Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 4:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coo n Rapids
2026-04-16T00:07
Arrive Sioux City
Thu, Apr 16, 2:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coo n Rapids
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Soldier
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Coo n Rapids
60.5 mi
01h 05m
To Sioux City
59.2 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coo n Rapids and Sioux City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coo n Rapids and Sioux City.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    115 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 6th Avenue

    117 m · 10 sec · South 6th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway Street

    2080 ft · 42 sec · Highway Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    20.8 mi · 29 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West 6th Street

    1350 ft · 21 sec · West 6th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    13.7 mi · 19 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 270th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 270th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto U Avenue

    7.4 mi · 10 min · U Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Pearl Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Pearl Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Fulton Street

    7.5 mi · 10 min · East Fulton Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto IA 37

    1 km · 1 min · IA 37

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 37

    22.5 mi · 31 min · State Highway 37

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 175

    6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 175

  14. 14

    Continue on Iowa Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Iowa Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 175

    3132 ft · 53 sec · State Highway 175

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    2389 ft · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 38 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Floyd Boulevard, Virginia Street

    1582 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Floyd Boulevard

    3174 ft · 1 min · South Floyd Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    121 m · 15 sec · 5th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Iowa Street

    105 m · 7 sec · Iowa Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on 6th Street

    130 m · 17 sec · 6th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1199 ft · 39 sec · Court Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coo n Rapids and Sioux City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 175
42.4 mi · 35%
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
34.5 mi · 29%
State Highway 37
22.5 mi · 19%
East Fulton Street
7.47 mi · 6%
U Avenue
7.37 mi · 6%
Iowa Avenue
1.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 175

Merge slight left

34.6 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
98.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Soldier
01h 05m from Coo n Rapids
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Coo n Rapids and Sunny near Sioux City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coo n Rapids to Sioux City?

The road trip is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km) and usually takes 02h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Soldier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Coo n Rapids and 59.2 miles from Sioux City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Coo n Rapids and Sunny near Sioux City.

Stop Ideas Near Soldier

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Soldier, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Soldier.

RAIL

Omaha

83 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coo n Rapids and Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 98.33 mi (158.25 km).

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#1 Coo n Rapids

City in Carroll and Guthrie counties in the U.

Population1,221
Coordinates41.8708200, -94.6774800
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Sioux City

#2 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: South 5th Avenue (-94.677508, 41.870839)
End: (-96.400135, 42.499991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.99 L · about $15.91
Round trip
$31.83
8.44 gal · 31.98 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.91 $31.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.95 $35.90
Premium $4.65 $19.64 $39.28
Diesel $5.30 $22.38 $44.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Coo n Rapids and Sioux City. The current time is 00:07:07.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.