Origin
Iowa City, IA
Late night in Iowa City on Thursday
Local time
12:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Iowa City, IA to Sigourney, IA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
51.6 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Iowa City, IA
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Sigourney, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Iowa City, IA to Sigourney, IA covers 51.6 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 22, Highway 1 Southwest, State Highway 149 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19 miles on State Highway 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 22 | 19 mi | 28m |
| Highway 1 Southwest | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 149 | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| Highway 1 West | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 1 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Jackson Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 6th Street Northeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 22
— 19 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City, IA and Sigourney, IA.
1
Start on South Gilbert Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gilbert Street
2
Turn right onto East Benton Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Benton Street
3
Turn left onto US 6; IA 1
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Riverside Drive
4
Turn right onto IA 1
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 1 West
5
Continue on IA 1
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Highway 1 Southwest
6
Continue on IA 1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 1
7
Continue on IA 1
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
1st Street
8
Turn right onto IA 22
390 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Avenue
9
Continue on IA 22
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 22
10
Continue on IA 22
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Street Northeast
11
Continue on IA 22
13 mi
·
18 min
·
State Highway 22
12
Continue on IA 22
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on IA 22; IA 149
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 149
14
Turn right onto IA 92; IA 149
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
State Highway 92
15
Continue on IA 92; IA 149
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jackson Street
16
Turn left onto IA 149
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Main Street
17
Turn left onto East Washington Street
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Washington Street
18
Arrive at destination
East Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Iowa City, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 51.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Benton Street
Turn right onto East Benton Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 6; IA 1 / South Riverside Drive
Turn left onto US 6; IA 1 / South Riverside Drive
Navigation decision point
4
18.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
IA 22 / East Avenue
Turn right onto IA 22 / East Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
IA 92; IA 149 / State Highway 92
Turn right onto IA 92; IA 149 / State Highway 92
Navigation decision point
4
51.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
East Washington Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.00 one way
$16.00 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.01 | $20.02 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.37 | $22.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sigourney, IA
Late night in Sigourney on Thursday
Local time
12:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
51.6 mi in 1h 16m, mostly highway — 19 mi of that is on State Highway 22.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19 mi on State Highway 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 22 and Highway 1 Southwest. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near East Benton Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Iowa City, IA to Sigourney, IA is easy. At 1h 16m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (East Benton Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 6; IA 1 / South Riverside Drive): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (IA 22 / East Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
841 ft
666 ft
Total Climb
410 ft
Total Descent
282 ft
Highest Point
841 ft
~40.5 mi in
Elevation Range
175 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Iowa City, IA
Full guide →Founded 1839
Hip and urban, Iowa City is a prominent college town primarily known as the home of the University of Iowa. Along with its adjacent suburb of Coralville, just to the west. Iowa City sits at the center of a metro area home to 171,000 people (2020) in the I-380 Corridor region of Eastern Iowa.
Top landmarks
- • University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art — museum in Iowa City, Iowa
- • Vogt House — historic building located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States
- • First Johnson County Asylum — historic building located on the far west side of Iowa City, Iowa, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 51.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19 miles on State Highway 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (East Benton Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 6; IA 1 / South Riverside Drive): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (IA 22 / East Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sigourney, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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