Origin
Sibley, IA
Afternoon in Sibley on Monday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sibley, IA to Indiana, IA
Drive Time
4h 40m
Distance
282.6 mi
455 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 27m
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6 AM
4h 40m
8 AM
5h 7m
10 AM
4h 49m
12 PM
4h 47m
3 PM
4h 51m
5 PM
5h 6m
8 PM
4h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Indiana, IA
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Sibley, IA to Indiana, IA covers 282.6 miles and takes about 4h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 5th Street, 170th Street, 320th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
141.3 miles from Sibley, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 40m drive with frequent turns across 282.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
5th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sibley, IA to Indiana, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 170th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 320th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Silver Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Rerick Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 470th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tanager Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Q Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sibley, IA and Indiana, IA.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
2nd Avenue
2
Turn right onto 5th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Street
3
Continue on 170th Street
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
170th Street
4
Turn right
15 mi
·
20 min
5
Turn left onto 320th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
320th Street
6
Turn right onto Silver Avenue
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Silver Avenue
7
Continue on North Rerick Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Rerick Avenue
8
Continue on Silver Avenue
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Silver Avenue
9
Continue on 470th Street
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
470th Street
10
Turn right onto Tanager Avenue
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Tanager Avenue
11
Continue on Q Avenue
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Q Avenue
12
Continue on Railroad Street
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Railroad Street
13
Turn left onto State Highway 3
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3
14
Turn left onto 530th Street
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
530th Street
15
Turn right onto V Avenue
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
V Avenue
16
Continue on 1st Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street
17
Continue on State Highway 7
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 7
18
Continue on Highway 7
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 7
19
Turn right onto 20th Avenue
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
20th Avenue
20
Continue on Armstrong Avenue
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Armstrong Avenue
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street
92 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
220th Street
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Des Moines
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35 South: Des Moines
23
Merge slight left
54 mi
·
59 min
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
25
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: Davenport
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 80 East: Davenport
26
Merge slight right
2.6 mi
·
2 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines
28
Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
29
Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
IA 5 South: Carlisle
30
Continue straight
19 mi
·
21 min
31
Turn left
11 mi
·
11 min
32
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
33
Turn right
5.8 mi
·
8 min
34
Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
County Highway G76
35
Continue on County Highway G76
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway G76
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 141.3 miles from Sibley, IA, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.3 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indiana, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sibley, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sibley, IA
This is one driving day of about 282.6 miles and 4h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sibley, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 141.3 mi from Sibley, IA · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
141 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 141.3 miles from Sibley, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Indiana, IA
The final approach into Indiana, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Indiana, IA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.92 one way
$85.85 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
99 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $47.32 | $94.64 |
| premium | $4.80 | $53.35 | $106.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $62.78 | $125.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.8 | 1 | $29.67 | $13.56 |
| Efficient EV | 70.7 | 0 | $24.73 | $11.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113 | 1 | $39.56 | $18.09 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Indiana, IA
Afternoon in Indiana on Monday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
29 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 40m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sibley, IA to Indiana, IA covers 282.6 miles and takes about 4h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Street, 170th Street, 320th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 141.3 miles from Sibley, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sibley, IA to Indiana, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sibley, IA to Indiana, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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