How far is DeFries Landing, IN from Sidney, IN?
The driving distance from DeFries Landing, IN to Sidney, IN is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeFries Landing and Sidney.
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Start on EMS D18C Lane
93 m · 13 sec · EMS D18C Lane
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Turn straight onto EMS D18 Lane
1474 ft · 1 min · EMS D18 Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Defreese Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Defreese Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 500 East
2643 ft · 1 min · North 500 East
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Turn left onto East 800 North
2.1 mi · 5 min · East 800 North
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Turn right onto North Syracuse Webster Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Syracuse Webster Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
17.7 mi · 27 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between DeFries Landing and Sidney.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
17.7 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving DeFries Landing and Mostly Sunny near Sidney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from DeFries Landing to Sidney?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pierceton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from DeFries Landing and 11.7 miles from Sidney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around DeFries Landing and Mostly Sunny near Sidney.
Stop Ideas Near Pierceton
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 Pierceton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between DeFries Landing and Sidney. Straight-line distance: 18.03 mi (29.01 km).
#1 DeFries Landing
DeFries Landing is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3658800, -85.7680500 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sidney
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 80 |
| Coordinates | 41.1056000, -85.7436000 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-85.743422, 41.105603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
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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