Spanning 271.2 miles across the heart of Iowa, this trip from Sioux City to Springville typically takes about 5 hours and 23 minutes of driving time. Because the journey is manageable within a single day, you likely won't need an overnight stay, keeping your travel plans straightforward. Budget roughly $41 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. You will navigate a mix of local roads and major thoroughfares, including 220th Street, Highway 20, and the Avenue of the Saints. This trek is best suited for those who prefer an active driving experience over a simple interstate cruise, as it transitions through the diverse landscapes of the Midwest.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
135.6 miles from Sioux City, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
220th Street
165.9 mi
3h 11m
Highway 20
39.4 mi
47m
Avenue of the Saints
36.2 mi
38m
County Home Road
13.4 mi
18m
United States Highway 20
8.3 mi
10m
Gordon Drive
3.4 mi
6m
Springville Road
2 mi
3m
6th Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
220th Street
— 165.9 mi, about 3h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City, IA and Springville, IA.
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Start on this road
115 ft·13 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.2 mi·45 sec·9th Street
3
Turn right onto Court Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·Court Street
4
Turn left onto 7th Street
399 ft·19 sec·7th Street
5
Turn right onto Iowa Street
423 ft·23 sec·Iowa Street
6
Turn left onto 6th Street
0.8 mi·1 min·6th Street
7
Continue on Fairmount Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Fairmount Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 20 Business
3.4 mi·6 min·Gordon Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 20
39 mi·47 min·Highway 20
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on US 20
8.3 mi·10 min·United States Highway 20
11
Continue on US 20
166 mi·3 hr 11 min·220th Street
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380; IA 27
36 mi·38 min·Avenue of the Saints
Toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward CR E34: Toddville, Robins
14
Turn sharp left onto CR E34
2.8 mi·3 min·County Home Road
15
Enter roundabout onto County Home Road
158 ft·3 sec·County Home Road
16
Continue on County Home Road
1.5 mi·2 min·County Home Road
17
Enter roundabout onto CR E34
132 ft·2 sec·County Home Road
18
Continue on CR E34
9.0 mi·12 min·County Home Road
19
Turn right onto CR X20
2.0 mi·3 min·Springville Road
20
Continue on CR X20
0.3 mi·34 sec·Broadway Street
21
Turn left onto John Street
202 ft·10 sec·John Street
22
Turn right onto Water Street
56 ft·2 sec·Water Street
23
Arrive at destination
Water Street
Trip Plan
Since the trip is a one-day affair, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. With only one recommended stop planned, you should prioritize finding a convenient location near the midway point to stretch your legs and refresh. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 165.9-mile stretch on 220th Street, as service options may be sparser than on major interstates. Planning for a single, well-timed break will help you maintain energy for the more winding sections of the road. By staying aware of the transition between local roads and the Avenue of the Saints, you can navigate the path with ease.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 135.6 miles from Sioux City, IA, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 60 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.6 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springville, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sioux City, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sioux City, IA
This is one driving day of about 271.2 miles and 5h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Sioux City, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on 220th Street for about 165.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 255.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|9th Street
Turn left onto 9th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|Court Street
Turn right onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
6
219 mi into trip|~4h 20m in|I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids
5
255.2 mi into trip|~4h 59m in
Take the exit toward CR E34: Toddville, Robins
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR E34: Toddville, Robins
5
255.5 mi into trip|~5h in|CR E34 / County Home Road
Turn sharp left onto CR E34 / County Home Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.40 one way
$84.80 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg95 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$46.55
$93.10
premium
$4.89
$52.19
$104.38
diesel
$5.61
$59.88
$119.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
81.4
1
$28.48
$13.02
Efficient EV
67.8
0
$23.73
$10.85
EV Truck/SUV
108.5
1
$37.97
$17.36
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Sioux City, IA
Night
in Sioux City on Saturday
Local time
9:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Springville, IA
Night
in Springville on Saturday
Local time
9:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5h 23m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While about 18% of the route consists of highways, the majority of your time will be spent on smaller roads that offer a more technical driving feel. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 165.9 miles on 220th Street, which serves as the primary backbone of the trip. The road personality shifts significantly as you move away from the initial highway segments, requiring you to navigate frequent turns. It is a practical route that rewards drivers who enjoy a more hands-on, localized travel experience.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 165.9 mi on 220th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 9th Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 23m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 219 miles (I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sioux City, IA and Springville, IA, road signs point toward Cr E34: Toddville and Robins.
Cr E34: Toddville
255.2 mi in|~4h 59m
Robins
255.2 mi in|~4h 59m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 23m. Total distance: 271.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 165.9 miles on 220th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 219 miles (I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Springville, IA before the return drive.
