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

The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Corydon, IA is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.5 miles (321.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
274.55 mi
05h 13m
Flight
199.55 mi
321.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.55 mi
Kilometers
321.15 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.55 mi
Kilometers
441.85 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corydon
Sat, Apr 18, 9:23 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux City
Sat, Apr 18, 2:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux City
2026-04-18T04:09
Arrive Corydon
Sat, Apr 18, 9:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 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
6:32 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
Anita
IA

City in Iowa

From Sioux City
137.1 mi
02h 36m
To Corydon
137.4 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1510 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Kansas City

    2130 ft · 52 sec · Ramp 72 H

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 54 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Webb

    1651 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 120th Street

    1038 ft · 21 sec · 120th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Line Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Line Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 120th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 120th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    9.4 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    3174 ft · 54 sec · West 1st Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 2

    21.6 mi · 32 min · State Highway 2

  22. 22

    Continue on West Jefferson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Jefferson Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Franklin Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Franklin Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Franklin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
95.6 mi · 35%
I 29 South
75.9 mi · 28%
Ramp 72 H
25.1 mi · 9%
I 35 South
25.1 mi · 9%
State Highway 2
21.6 mi · 8%
I 880 East
16.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight right

94.9 mi · 01h 42m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75 mi
199.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anita
02h 36m from Sioux City
Leave By
6:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Sioux City and Chance Rain Showers near Corydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 274.5 miles (441.8 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?

Anita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.1 miles from Sioux City and 137.4 miles from Corydon.

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

The direct path is about 199.5 miles (321.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 75 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 6:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.54 one way or $73.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Sioux City and Chance Rain Showers near Corydon.

Stop Ideas Near Anita

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

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

RAIL

Creston

55 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Osceola

95 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Omaha

99 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Corydon. Straight-line distance: 199.55 mi (321.15 km).

Sioux City

#1 Sioux City

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population82,651
Coordinates42.4999900, -96.4003100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
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#2 Corydon

Township in Wayne County, Iowa

Population1,593
Coordinates40.7569500, -93.3188200
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux City (-96.40031, 42.49999)
End: Corydon (-93.31882, 40.75695)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.69 gal
36.67 L · about $36.54
Round trip
$73.08
19.38 gal · 73.34 L
Estimated CO2
86.1 kg one way
Round trip: 172.2 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.54 $73.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.21 $82.42
Premium $4.65 $45.10 $90.19
Diesel $5.30 $51.40 $102.79

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux City and Corydon. The current time is 04:09:11.

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.