How far is it from Sidney, IL, to Alvan, IL, ?

The distance between Sidney, IL, and Alvan, IL, is 47 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Sidney, IL, to Alvan, IL, ?

The drive from Sidney, IL, to Alvan, IL, takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Sidney, IL, to Alvan, IL, ?

The fastest route from Sidney, IL, to Alvan, IL, covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Alvan, IL from Sidney, IL?

Alvan, IL lies roughly to the north-east of Sidney, IL.

Which roads does the route from Sidney, IL to Alvan, IL follow?

The drive from Sidney, IL to Alvan, IL mainly follows I 74.

Which towns do you pass between Sidney, IL and Alvan, IL?

Towns on the route from Sidney, IL to Alvan, IL include Homer, Tilton, Danville.

Are there charging stations between Sidney, IL and Alvan, IL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sidney, IL to Alvan, IL, including Pilot Travel Center 171 (350 kW); Casey's - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); KIA OF URBANA WELCOME CENTER (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 8.

Sidney, IL Alvan, IL

Distance: 47 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Sidney, IL to Alvan, IL takes about 1 h 10 min via I 74. The distance is 47 mi. The straight-line distance is 32 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Catlin, IL, Belgium, IL, Danville, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 47 mi

1 Depart left onto Byron Street 43 yd
2 Turn left onto Harrison Street 136 yd
3 Turn right onto East Main Street 1 mi
4 Turn left onto County Road 12 3 mi
5 Keep slightly left onto County Road 12 4 mi
6 Continue straight onto Water Street 1 mi
7 Keep slightly right onto South Elm Street 1 mi
8 Turn right onto West Sherman Street 1 mi
9 Turn left onto South Main Street 1 mi
10 Take ramp right 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left 18 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Keep slightly right 1 mi

14 Turn straight onto County Road 1720 North 5 mi
15 Continue straight onto East Main Street 1 mi
16 Turn left onto North Vermilion Street 7 mi
17 Continue straight 7 mi
18 Turn right 42 yd
19 Turn right onto Road 3000 North 3 mi
20 Continue straight onto North 1800 East Rd 1 mi
21 Turn left onto Road 1800 East 30 yd
22 Continue left onto Road 1800 East 1 mi
23 Continue straight onto Chicago Street 1 mi
24 Arrive left onto Chicago Street

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The return trip from Alvan, IL to Sidney, IL covers roughly the same distance, 47 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

8 chargers

Pilot Travel Center 171CCS · 503 N. Oakwood Street, Oakwood, IL, 61858350 kW
Casey's - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2100 East University Avenue, Urbana, IL, 61802250 kW
KIA OF URBANA WELCOME CENTERCCS, CHAdeMO · 1111 Napleton Way, Urbana, IL, 61802150 kW
CARLE FOUNDATIO ATR ASC 4Type1 · 611 W Harrison St, Danville, IL, 618327.2 kW
CARLE FOUNDATIO CATR ASC 2Type1 · 210 Robinson St, Danville, IL, 618327.2 kW

EV Charging Stations

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Alvan, IL → Bismarck, IL4 mi · 15 min Alvan, IL → Henning, IL7 mi · 15 min Alvan, IL → Rossville, IL10 mi · 20 min Alvan, IL → Potomac, IL11 mi · 20 min Alvan, IL → State Line City, IN12 mi · 35 min Alvan, IL → Vermilion Regional Airport (DNV)13 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Sidney, IL, {fromState} to Alvan, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Sidney, IL, {fromState} and Alvan, IL, {toState} is 47 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sidney, IL, {fromState} to Alvan, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Sidney, IL, {fromState} to Alvan, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Sidney, IL, {fromState} to Alvan, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Sidney, IL, {fromState} to Alvan, IL, {toState} covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Alvan, IL from Sidney, IL?: Alvan, IL lies roughly to the north-east of Sidney, IL.
Which roads does the route from Sidney, IL to Alvan, IL follow?: The drive from Sidney, IL to Alvan, IL mainly follows I 74.
Which towns do you pass between Sidney, IL and Alvan, IL?: Towns on the route from Sidney, IL to Alvan, IL include Homer, Tilton, Danville.
Are there charging stations between Sidney, IL and Alvan, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sidney, IL to Alvan, IL, including Pilot Travel Center 171 (350 kW); Casey's - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); KIA OF URBANA WELCOME CENTER (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 8.

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