How far is Sivas, 58 from Istanbul, 34?

The driving distance from Sivas, 58 to Istanbul, 34 is about 511.3 miles (822.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 433.3 miles (697.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM +03.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
511.28 mi
08h 57m
Flight
433.29 mi
697.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
433.29 mi
Kilometers
697.32 km
Flight Time
00h 52m

Driving Distance

Road route
511.28 mi
Kilometers
822.83 km
Drive Time
08h 57m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Istanbul
Fri, Jun 19, 4:22 PM +03
Return by in Sivas
Sat, Jun 20, 1:20 AM +03
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sivas
2026-06-19T07:24
Arrive Istanbul
Fri, Jun 19, 4:22 PM +03
Route Timing
08h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM +03
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:58 PM to 4:28 PM +03

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:04 PM +03
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sivas
8:00 PM +03
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

A reliable halfway town is not available for this route yet.

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Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sivas and Istanbul.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sivas and Istanbul.

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Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sivas and Istanbul.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
2 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
0.4 / 100 mi
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Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 57m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78 mi
433.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midpoint not ready
Try a short break near the midpoint
Leave By
6:04 PM +03
Overnight-style route
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sivas to Istanbul?

The road trip is about 511.3 miles (822.8 km) and usually takes 08h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

A reliable halfway town is not available for this route yet, but the route map still shows the overall midpoint.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 433.3 miles (697.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 78 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 7:30 AM +03. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $89.32 one way or $178.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.3 kg one way.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sivas and Istanbul. Straight-line distance: 433.29 mi (697.32 km).

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#1 Sivas

This city is located in the eastern part of the Central Anatolia region of Turkey.

Population377,561
Coordinates39.7483300, 37.0161100
Altitude-
CountryTurkey
Istanbul

#2 Istanbul

Located in northwestern Turkey, straddling Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait, this megacity is the country's most populous and its economic, cultural, and historic heart.

Population15,067,724
Coordinates41.0138400, 28.9496600
Altitude-
CountryTurkey
Start: Sivas (37.01611, 39.74833)
End: Istanbul (28.94966, 41.01384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 823 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.04 gal
68.29 L · about $89.32
Round trip
$178.63
36.08 gal · 136.58 L
Estimated CO2
160.3 kg one way
Round trip: 320.6 kg / 707 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $89.32 $178.63
Mid-grade $5.34 $96.30 $192.60
Premium $5.57 $100.41 $200.82
Diesel $6.37 $114.84 $229.69

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 Sivas · Jun 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sivas and Istanbul. The current time is 07:24:36.

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