How far is Indiana, IA from Sidney, IA?
The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Sidney, IA is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Iowa, United-States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Sidney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Sidney.
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Start on County Highway G76
4.9 mi · 9 min · County Highway G76
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Continue on Highway G76
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway G76
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Turn left onto State Highway 14
15.7 mi · 23 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on North 7th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Court Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Court Avenue
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Continue on Court Avenue
96 m · 7 sec · Court Avenue
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Turn right
89.7 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2156 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
17 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto 210 Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 210 Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
1041 ft · 26 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto East State Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East State Street
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Continue on State Highway 2
29.8 mi · 44 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on Filmore Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 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 Indiana and Sidney.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
89.7 mi · 02h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Indiana and Sunny near Sidney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Sidney?
The road trip is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Cromwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.7 miles from Indiana and 83 miles from Sidney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 8:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.06 one way or $44.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indiana and Sunny near Sidney.
Stop Ideas Near Cromwell
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 Cromwell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Sidney. Straight-line distance: 140.37 mi (225.9 km).
#1 Indiana
A city located in the state of Iowa.
| Population | 820,445 |
| Coordinates | 41.2044400, -93.0252000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| 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: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.88 | $49.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.23 | $54.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.03 | $62.06 |
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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