Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sabula, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Spragueville, IA
Tom Fisk
Sabula, IA to Spragueville, IA is 15.7 miles and takes about 24 minutes via State Highway 64, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest jaunt keeps you within Iowa for its entirety. The drive is primarily on highways, making it a straightforward trip. Given its brevity, it’s perfect for a quick excursion or as part of a larger journey. Consider this route if you need a simple, direct connection between these two points without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 64 | 11.8 mi | 17m |
| East White Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Sycamore Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| 400th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Great River Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Division Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sabula, IA and Spragueville, IA.
Start on US 52; IA 64
Continue on US 67; IA 64
Continue on IA 64
Turn straight onto IA 64
Continue on IA 64
Turn right onto CR Z20
Continue on CR Z20
Turn left onto West Main Street
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 14.4 and 15.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto CR Z20 / 400th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.61 one way
$5.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.84 | $5.69 |
| premium | $5.18 | $3.20 | $6.41 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Sabula on Wednesday
Local time
8:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Spragueville on Wednesday
Local time
8:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 75% of it utilizing major roads. You'll experience about 11.8 miles on State Highway 64 as the longest uninterrupted stretch, offering a consistent driving experience for a significant portion. The journey transitions between State Highway 64 and local streets like East White Street and Sycamore Street as you approach your destination. Expect a straightforward path that doesn't demand too much attention, allowing for a relaxed pace behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 64 and East White Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 14.4 miles in near CR Z20 / 400th Avenue.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sabula, IA to Spragueville, IA is easy. At 24m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.4 miles (CR Z20 / 400th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
320 ft
Total Descent
259 ft
Highest Point
882 ft
~2.2 mi in
Elevation Range
287 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Sabula, IA
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Sabula, IA
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Preston, IA
Cuisine: pizza
Fast_food
Near the start, short detour
Savanna, IL
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 08:00-21:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, short detour
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteAttraction
Near the start, short detour
Savanna, IL
Visit websiteMuseum
Near the start, short detour
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
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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