How far is Sidney, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sidney and Des Moines is 121.26 miles (195.15 km).
Flight distance from Sidney, IA to Des Moines, IA is 121.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Sidney to Des Moines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sidney, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is: 169.47 miles (272.74 km) by car.
Driving from Sidney to Des Moines will take approximately 02 hours 41 minutes.
#1 Sidney
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 1016 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°44'54"N 95°38'51"W |
| Latitude | 40.7483300 |
| Longitude | -95.6475000 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Des Moines
The capital of Iowa. It is located in central Iowa. Des Moines is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many outdoor activities, and its many attractions, such as the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and the Science Center of Iowa.
| Population | 212312 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°36'2"N 93°36'33"W |
| Latitude | 41.6005400 |
| Longitude | -93.6091100 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Des Moines: East University Avenue (-93.609114,41.600425)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sidney and Des Moines
The distance between Sidney and Des Moines is 273 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 01 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Sidney and Des Moines. The current time is 14:10:18.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.64 liters (5.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sidney and Des Moines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sidney to Des Moines is $19.64 (diesel $27.8).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $19.64 | $21.52 | $24.3 | $27.8 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sidney and Des Moines (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
