How far is Davenport, IA from Sidney, IA?
The driving distance from Davenport, IA to Sidney, IA is about 335.4 miles (539.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Davenport and Sidney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport and Sidney.
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Start on West 4th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto Marquette Street
1 mi · 2 min · Marquette Street
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Turn left onto West Locust Street
2659 ft · 1 min · West Locust Street
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Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hickory Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Kimberly Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · West Kimberly Road
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Take the ramp right
64.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue straight
102 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
23.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29 South: Kansas City
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
27.9 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR J24: Mc Paul, Thurman
1526 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto 155 Street
587 ft · 16 sec · 155 Street
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Continue on North Street
2.8 mi · 7 min · North Street
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Turn right onto Fletcher Street
806 ft · 27 sec · Fletcher Street
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Turn left onto Filmore Street
2887 ft · 1 min · Filmore Street
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Continue on State Highway 145
3.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 145
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Turn right onto US 275
4.5 mi · 7 min · US 275
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Continue on Old Highway 275
1588 ft · 32 sec · Old Highway 275
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Continue on Illinois Street
2086 ft · 44 sec · Illinois Street
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Turn right onto Filmore Street
19 m · 3 sec · Filmore Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Filmore Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davenport and Sidney.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Kimberly Road
Continue straight
102 mi · 01h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Davenport and Sunny near Sidney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davenport to Sidney?
The road trip is about 335.4 miles (539.8 km) and usually takes 06h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Johnston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.3 miles from Davenport and 168 miles from Sidney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.61 one way or $89.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Davenport and Sunny near Sidney.
Stop Ideas Near Johnston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Johnston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davenport and Sidney. Straight-line distance: 269.17 mi (433.18 km).
#1 Davenport
The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa.
| Population | 101,799 |
| Coordinates | 41.5236400, -90.5776400 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sidney
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,016 |
| Coordinates | 40.7483300, -95.6475000 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sidney (-95.6475, 40.74833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 540 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
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 | $44.61 | $89.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.31 | $100.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $55.06 | $110.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.75 | $125.49 |
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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