How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Sibley, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Sibley, IA is about 291.2 miles (468.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Rapids and Sibley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Sibley.
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Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast
604 ft · 32 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast
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Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
56 m · 13 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast
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Take the ramp right
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
48.3 mi · 53 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
159.2 mi · 3 hr 4 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue
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Continue on 20th Avenue
9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue
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Turn left onto Highway 7
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7
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Continue on State Highway 7
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7
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Continue on 1st Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on V Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · V Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
1153 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 3
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Turn straight onto 530th Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · 530th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 3
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 3
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Turn right
13.6 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto 470th Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · 470th Street
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Continue on Silver Avenue
7.2 mi · 10 min · Silver Avenue
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Continue on South Rerick Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Rerick Avenue
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Continue on Silver Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Silver Avenue
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Turn left onto 320th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
15 mi · 21 min · Roosevelt Avenue
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Turn left onto 170th Street
4.5 mi · 8 min · 170th Street
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Continue on 5th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1779 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Rapids and Sibley.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
159 mi · 03h 04m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Cedar Rapids and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Sibley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Sibley?
The road trip is about 291.2 miles (468.6 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?
Otho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.3 miles from Cedar Rapids and 145.8 miles from Sibley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 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 5:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.73 one way or $77.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Cedar Rapids and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Sibley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Sibley. Straight-line distance: 229.62 mi (369.53 km).
#1 Cedar Rapids
The second most populous city in Iowa.
| Population | 134,027 |
| Coordinates | 42.0083300, -91.6440700 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sibley
City in Iowa
| Population | 2,586 |
| Coordinates | 43.3991400, -95.7519600 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sibley (-95.75196, 43.39914)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $38.73 | $77.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.68 | $87.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.80 | $95.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.47 | $108.94 |
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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