How far is Sioux City, IA from Coralville, IA?

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Coralville, IA is about 309.7 miles (498.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.6 miles (408.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
309.71 mi
05h 41m
Flight
253.57 mi
408.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.57 mi
Kilometers
408.08 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.71 mi
Kilometers
498.43 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coralville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:08 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Thu, Apr 16, 5:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-04-15T18:26
Arrive Coralville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sioux City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Menlo
IA

Human settlement in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States of America

From Sioux City
154.6 mi
02h 50m
To Coralville
155.2 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux City and Coralville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Coralville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1594 ft · 55 sec · Court Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    794 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Floyd Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · Floyd Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 29 South

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 880 East: Des Moines

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    16 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Des Moines

    1.1 km · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    94.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward North Liberty

    2747 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Coral Ridge Avenue

    1263 ft · 29 sec · Coral Ridge Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 12th Avenue

    849 ft · 34 sec · 12th Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux City and Coralville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35
117 mi · 38%
I 80 East
95.6 mi · 31%
I 29 South
75.9 mi · 25%
I 880 East
16.8 mi · 5%
2nd Street
1.71 mi · 1%
Floyd Boulevard
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35

Keep slight left

103 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.1 mi
253.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menlo
02h 50m from Sioux City
Leave By
5:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sioux City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Coralville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Coralville?

The road trip is about 309.7 miles (498.4 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?

Menlo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.6 miles from Sioux City and 155.2 miles from Coralville.

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

The direct path is about 253.6 miles (408.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 5:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.22 one way or $82.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sioux City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Coralville.

Stop Ideas Near Menlo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Menlo, 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 Menlo.

RAIL

Creston

52 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Osceola

76 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Coralville. Straight-line distance: 253.57 mi (408.08 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Coralville

#2 Coralville

City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

Population22,484
Coordinates41.6764000, -91.5804500
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Coralville (-91.58045, 41.6764)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 498 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.93 gal
41.37 L · about $41.22
Round trip
$82.43
21.86 gal · 82.74 L
Estimated CO2
97.1 kg one way
Round trip: 194.3 kg / 428 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.22 $82.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.49 $92.97
Premium $4.65 $50.87 $101.74
Diesel $5.30 $57.97 $115.95

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Coralville. The current time is 18:26:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.