How far is Sibley, IA from Des Moines, IA?
The driving distance from Sibley, IA to Des Moines, IA is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sibley and Des Moines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sibley and Des Moines.
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Start on 2nd Avenue
1779 ft · 38 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Street
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Continue on 170th Street
4.5 mi · 8 min · 170th Street
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Turn right
15 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto 320th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto Silver Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Silver Avenue
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Continue on North Rerick Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Rerick Avenue
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Continue on Silver Avenue
7.2 mi · 10 min · Silver Avenue
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Continue on 470th Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · 470th Street
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Turn right onto Tanager Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Tanager Avenue
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Continue on Q Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · Q Avenue
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Continue on Railroad Street
6.6 mi · 9 min · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 3
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Turn left onto 530th Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · 530th Street
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Turn right onto V Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · V Avenue
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Continue on 1st Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 7
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7
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Continue on Highway 7
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7
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Turn right onto 20th Avenue
9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue
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Continue on Armstrong Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street
92.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min · 220th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Des Moines
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
54.5 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 235 West: Des Moines
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on John MacVicar Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward East 6th Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, East Village
1580 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on East Village, East 6th Street, Penn Avenue
1740 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1647 ft · 35 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
30 m · 9 sec · East University Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East University Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sibley and Des Moines.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
220th Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street
92.4 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Sibley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Des Moines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sibley to Des Moines?
The road trip is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Jolley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.6 miles from Sibley and 118.1 miles from Des Moines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.3 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 9:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.37 one way or $62.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Sibley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Des Moines.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sibley and Des Moines. Straight-line distance: 165.39 mi (266.17 km).
#1 Sibley
City in Iowa
| Population | 2,586 |
| Coordinates | 43.3991400, -95.7519600 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Des Moines
The capital of Iowa.
| Population | 212,312 |
| Coordinates | 41.6005400, -93.6091100 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: East University Avenue (-93.609114, 41.600425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $31.37 | $62.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.38 | $70.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.72 | $77.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.13 | $88.26 |
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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