How far is Sidney, IA from Des Moines, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sidney and Des Moines is 121.26 miles (195.15 km).

Flight distance from Sidney, IA to Des Moines, IA is 121.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Sidney to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sidney, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 169.47 miles (272.74 km) by car.

Driving from Sidney to Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 41 minutes.

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#1 Sidney

City in Iowa, United States

Population 1016
GPS Coordinates 40°44'54"N 95°38'51"W
Latitude 40.7483300
Longitude -95.6475000
Altitude 356
Country United States
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#2 Des Moines

The capital of Iowa. It is located in central Iowa. Des Moines is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many outdoor activities, and its many attractions, such as the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and the Science Center of Iowa.

Population 212312
GPS Coordinates 41°36'2"N 93°36'33"W
Latitude 41.6005400
Longitude -93.6091100
Altitude 266
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Sidney and Des Moines

The distance between Sidney and Des Moines is 273 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 01 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Sidney and Des Moines. The current time is 13:21:48.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 14 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 23 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 49 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 25 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 15 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 06 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.64 liters (5.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sidney and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sidney to Des Moines is $19.64 (diesel $27.8).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $19.64 $21.52 $24.3 $27.8

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sidney and Des Moines (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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