How far is Sidney, IN from DeFries Landing, IN?

The driving distance from Sidney, IN to DeFries Landing, IN is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.72 mi
00h 40m
Flight
18.03 mi
29.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.03 mi
Kilometers
29.01 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.72 mi
Kilometers
36.56 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in DeFries Landing
Sun, Apr 19, 7:02 AM EDT
Return by in Sidney
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sidney
2026-04-19T06:22
Arrive DeFries Landing
Sun, Apr 19, 7:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sidney
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pierceton
IN

Human settlement in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States of America

From Sidney
11.4 mi
00h 20m
To DeFries Landing
11.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sidney and DeFries Landing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sidney and DeFries Landing.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    7.6 mi · 12 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    10.2 mi · 16 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Syracuse Webster Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Syracuse Webster Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 800 North

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East 800 North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North 500 East

    2643 ft · 1 min · North 500 East

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Defreese Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Defreese Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto EMS D18 Lane

    1474 ft · 1 min · EMS D18 Lane

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto EMS D18C Lane

    93 m · 13 sec · EMS D18C Lane

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · EMS D18C Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sidney and DeFries Landing.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
10.2 mi · 45%
North Main Street
7.56 mi · 33%
East 800 North
2.09 mi · 9%
East Defreese Road
1.19 mi · 5%
North Syracuse Webster Road
0.89 mi · 4%
North 500 East
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

10.2 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pierceton
00h 20m from Sidney
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sidney and Mostly Sunny near DeFries Landing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sidney to DeFries Landing?

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 Sidney and 11.4 miles from DeFries Landing.

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 4.7 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sidney and Mostly Sunny near DeFries Landing.

Stop Ideas Near Pierceton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pierceton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pierceton.

RAIL

Elkhart station

58 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

62 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

South Bend station

72 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

84 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sidney and DeFries Landing. Straight-line distance: 18.03 mi (29.01 km).

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#1 Sidney

Town in Indiana, United States

Population80
Coordinates41.1056000, -85.7436000
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
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#2 DeFries Landing

DeFries Landing is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.3658800, -85.7680500
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Sidney (-85.7436, 41.1056)
End: DeFries Landing (-85.76805, 41.36588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
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.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.03 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.03
1.6 gal · 6.06 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.02 $6.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.40 $6.80
Premium $4.65 $3.72 $7.45
Diesel $5.30 $4.24 $8.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sidney and DeFries Landing. The current time is 06:22:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.