Sidney, IA Road Trips

With 11 routes heading out and 11 heading in, Sidney, IA works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 45-mile quick runs to 338-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Sidney, IA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

22

Longest Drive

337.5 mi

Davenport, IA

Quickest Drive

48m

Council Bluffs, IA

Plan Around Sidney, IA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Sidney, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Davenport, IA to Sidney, IA 335.4 mi · 6h 23m Cedar Rapids, IA to Sidney, IA 290.1 mi · 5h 39m Iowa City, IA to Sidney, IA 283.4 mi · 5h 23m Waterloo, IA to Sidney, IA 280.3 mi · 5h 39m

Continue From Sidney, IA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Sidney, IA to Davenport, IA 337.5 mi · 5h 18m Sidney, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA 290 mi · 4h 38m Sidney, IA to Iowa City, IA 283.1 mi · 4h 27m Sidney, IA to Waterloo, IA 280.6 mi · 4h 36m

Trips from Sidney, IA

Sidney, IA to Davenport, IA

337.5 mi 5h 18m

Sidney, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA

290 mi 4h 38m

Sidney, IA to Iowa City, IA

283.1 mi 4h 27m

Sidney, IA to Waterloo, IA

280.6 mi 4h 36m

Sidney, IA to Ames, IA

204.2 mi 3h 11m

Sidney, IA to Ankeny, IA

179.1 mi 2h 54m

Sidney, IA to Des Moines, IA

169.5 mi 2h 41m

Sidney, IA to West Des Moines, IA

164.6 mi 2h 37m

Sidney, IA to Indiana, IA

162.9 mi 3h 5m

Sidney, IA to Sioux City, IA

141.8 mi 2h 15m

Sidney, IA to Council Bluffs, IA

44.7 mi 48m

Driving from Sidney, IA

On average, trips departing from Sidney, IA run 205 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 19m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 338 miles (5h 18m), while the shortest is just 45 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Sidney, IA are Davenport, IA (337.5 mi, 5h 18m), Cedar Rapids, IA (290 mi, 4h 38m), Iowa City, IA (283.1 mi, 4h 27m), Waterloo, IA (280.6 mi, 4h 36m), and Ames, IA (204.2 mi, 3h 11m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 205-mile trip from Sidney, IA, budget about $31 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 mapped routes leaving Sidney, IA and 11 routes heading into Sidney, IA, covering 22 total connections. Distances range from 45 to 338 miles.

The longest mapped route from Sidney, IA covers 338 miles and takes approximately 5h 18m. Shorter options start at just 45 miles.

The average route from Sidney, IA runs about 205 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 19m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 205-mile trip from Sidney, IA costs roughly $31 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Sidney, IA include Davenport, IA, Cedar Rapids, IA, Iowa City, IA and Waterloo, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.