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

The distance between Sidney, IL, and Downs, IL, is 59 mi by road.

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

The drive from Sidney, IL, to Downs, IL, takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Sidney, IL, to Downs, IL, covers 59 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Downs, IL from Sidney, IL?

Downs, IL lies roughly to the north-west of Sidney, IL.

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

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

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

Towns on the route from Sidney, IL to Downs, IL include Homer, Urbana, Savoy, Farmer City, Le Roy.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sidney, IL to Downs, IL, including Meijer 146 (Champaign, IL) (350 kW); Casey's - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); County Market - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 60.

Sidney, IL Downs, IL

Distance: 59 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Sidney, IL to Downs, IL takes about 1 h 15 min via I 74. The distance is 59 mi. The straight-line distance is 51 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Urbana, IL, Champaign, IL, Mahomet, IL, Le Roy, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 59 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 left 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left 51 mi
12 Arrive right

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The return trip from Downs, IL to Sidney, IL covers roughly the same distance, 59 mi.

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Charging points along the way

60 chargers

Meijer 146 (Champaign, IL)CCS · 2401 N Prospect Ave, Champaign, IL, 61822350 kW
Casey's - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2100 East University Avenue, Urbana, IL, 61802250 kW
County Market - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2901 W Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL, 61821250 kW
Meijer - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1900 East College Avenue, Normal, IL, 61761250 kW
Americas Best Value Inn ChampaignCCS · 1019 W Bloomington Rd, Champaign, IL, 61821150 kW

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Downs, IL → Bloomington, IL10 mi · 20 min Downs, IL → Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI)14 mi · 25 min Downs, IL → Heyworth, IL16 mi · 20 min Downs, IL → Normal, IL18 mi · 25 min Downs, IL → McLean, IL21 mi · 25 min Downs, IL → Hudson, IL22 mi · 25 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 Downs, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Sidney, IL, {fromState} and Downs, IL, {toState} is 59 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sidney, IL, {fromState} to Downs, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Sidney, IL, {fromState} to Downs, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Sidney, IL, {fromState} to Downs, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Sidney, IL, {fromState} to Downs, IL, {toState} covers 59 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Downs, IL from Sidney, IL?: Downs, IL lies roughly to the north-west of Sidney, IL.
Which roads does the route from Sidney, IL to Downs, IL follow?: The drive from Sidney, IL to Downs, IL mainly follows I 74.
Which towns do you pass between Sidney, IL and Downs, IL?: Towns on the route from Sidney, IL to Downs, IL include Homer, Urbana, Savoy, Farmer City, Le Roy.
Are there charging stations between Sidney, IL and Downs, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sidney, IL to Downs, IL, including Meijer 146 (Champaign, IL) (350 kW); Casey's - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); County Market - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 60.

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