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.
Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
State Highway 64
— 11.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sabula, IA and Spragueville, IA.
1
Start on US 52; IA 64
1.0 mi·1 min·Sycamore Street
2
Continue on US 67; IA 64
0.5 mi·42 sec·Great River Road
3
Continue on IA 64
10 mi·15 min·State Highway 64
4
Turn straight onto IA 64
1.1 mi·1 min·East White Street
5
Continue on IA 64
1.4 mi·2 min·State Highway 64
6
Turn right onto CR Z20
0.8 mi·1 min·400th Avenue
7
Continue on CR Z20
0.4 mi·49 sec·South Division Street
8
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.1 mi·13 sec·West Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 2
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.
4
14.4 mi into trip|~21m in|CR Z20 / 400th Avenue
Turn right onto CR Z20 / 400th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
15.6 mi into trip|~23m in|West Main Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.32 one way
$4.64 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg6 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$2.56
$5.12
premium
$4.72
$2.92
$5.83
diesel
$4.80
$2.96
$5.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 14, 2026
Origin
Sabula, IA
Evening
in Sabula on Monday
Local time
6:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 9:13PM CDT until July 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 13 at 8:06PM CDT until July 17 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Destination
Spragueville, IA
Evening
in Spragueville on Monday
Local time
6:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 9:13PM CDT until July 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 13 at 8:06PM CDT until July 17 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.8 mi on State Highway 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort1/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
882 ft595 ft
Total Climb
320 ft
Total Descent
259 ft
Highest Point
882 ft
~2.2 mi in
Elevation Range
287 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
The longest stretch is about 11.8 miles on State Highway 64. 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 14.4 miles (CR Z20 / 400th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spragueville, IA before heading back.
