Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.5 mi
14 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tawawa, OH
Wilfried Mbaihornom
Sidney, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
The drive from Tawawa, OH to Sidney, OH covers 8.5 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 29, Tawawa-Maplewood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on SR 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 15m highway drive covering 8.5 miles, with most of the trip on SR 29 and Tawawa-Maplewood Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.3 miles on SR 29.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 29 and Tawawa-Maplewood Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 29.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tawawa, OH to Sidney, OH is easy. At 15m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 29): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (SR 29): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto SR 29
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto SR 29
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 29 | 8.3 mi | 14m |
| Tawawa-Maplewood Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Tawawa, OH and Sidney, OH.
Start on CR 19
Turn left onto SR 29
At end of road, turn left onto SR 29
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.32 one way
$2.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.46 | $2.93 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.64 | $3.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Tawawa on Saturday
Local time
10:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Sidney on Saturday
Local time
10:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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