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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
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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.
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Start on the route
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto 9th Street
990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1594 ft · 55 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
794 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Floyd Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Floyd Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 29 South
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
75.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 880 East: Des Moines
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
16 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Des Moines
1.1 km · 44 sec
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Merge slight right
94.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
1510 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Kansas City
2130 ft · 52 sec · Ramp 72 H
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Merge slight left
49.7 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Webb
1651 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto 120th Street
1038 ft · 21 sec · 120th Street
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Continue on Line Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Line Street
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Continue on 120th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 120th Street
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Turn right
9.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
3174 ft · 54 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 2
21.6 mi · 32 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on West Jefferson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto South Franklin Street
26 m · 4 sec · South Franklin Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anita.
Creston
Osceola
Omaha
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Corydon. Straight-line distance: 199.55 mi (321.15 km).
#1 Sioux City
The second most populous city in Iowa.
| Population | 82,651 |
| Coordinates | 42.4999900, -96.4003100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Corydon
Township in Wayne County, Iowa
| Population | 1,593 |
| Coordinates | 40.7569500, -93.3188200 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Corydon (-93.31882, 40.75695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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