How far is Sibley, IA from Iowa City, IA?
The driving distance from Sibley, IA to Iowa City, IA is about 320.1 miles (515.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sibley and Iowa City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sibley and Iowa City.
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Start on 2nd Avenue
1779 ft · 38 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Street
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Continue on 170th Street
4.5 mi · 8 min · 170th Street
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Turn right
15 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto 320th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto Silver Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Silver Avenue
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Continue on North Rerick Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Rerick Avenue
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Continue on Silver Avenue
7.2 mi · 10 min · Silver Avenue
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Continue on 470th Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · 470th Street
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Turn right onto Tanager Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Tanager Avenue
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Continue on Q Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · Q Avenue
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Continue on Railroad Street
6.6 mi · 9 min · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 3
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Turn left onto 530th Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · 530th Street
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Turn right onto V Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · V Avenue
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Continue on 1st Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 7
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7
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Continue on Highway 7
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7
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Turn right onto 20th Avenue
9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue
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Continue on Armstrong Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street
164.9 mi · 3 hr 10 min · 220th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
64.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
2061 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto North Dubuque Street
1.5 km · 3 min · North Dubuque Street
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Turn left onto Kimball Road
145 m · 21 sec · Kimball Road
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Keep slight right to continue on North Gilbert Street
1.3 km · 3 min · North Gilbert Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Gilbert Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sibley and Iowa City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
220th Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street
165 mi · 03h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Sibley and Chance Rain Showers near Iowa City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sibley to Iowa City?
The road trip is about 320.1 miles (515.2 km) and usually takes 05h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Webster City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.6 miles from Sibley and 160.6 miles from Iowa City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.61 one way or $85.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Sibley and Chance Rain Showers near Iowa City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sibley and Iowa City. Straight-line distance: 246.18 mi (396.19 km).
#1 Sibley
City in Iowa
| Population | 2,586 |
| Coordinates | 43.3991400, -95.7519600 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Iowa City
The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa.
| Population | 75,130 |
| Coordinates | 41.6611300, -91.5301700 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Gilbert Street (-91.530165, 41.661126)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 515 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $42.61 | $85.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.06 | $96.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.59 | $105.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $59.94 | $119.87 |
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 · May 13, 2026
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