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

The distance between Sidney, IL, and Gardner, is 102 mi by road.

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

The drive from Sidney, IL, to Gardner, takes approximately 2 h 30 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Sidney, IL, to Gardner, covers 102 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 30 min.

Which direction is Gardner from Sidney, IL?

Gardner lies roughly to the north of Sidney, IL.

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

The drive from Sidney, IL to Gardner mainly follows I 74, IL 47, IL 9. The longest single stretch is 46 mi on IL 9.

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

Towns on the route from Sidney, IL to Gardner include Homer, Savoy, Fisher, Fairbury, Dwight.

Are there charging stations between Sidney, IL and Gardner?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sidney, IL to Gardner, including Meijer 146 (Champaign, IL) (350 kW); Casey's - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Casey's General Store - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 34.

Sidney, IL Gardner

Distance: 102 miDuration: 2 h 30 min

Driving from Sidney, IL to Gardner takes about 2 h 30 min via IL 9; IL 47. The distance is 102 mi. The straight-line distance is 82 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Champaign, IL, Ludlow, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions29 · 102 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 20 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Turn right onto County Road 400 East 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto County Road 350 East 5 mi
15 Continue straight onto County Road 400 East 8 mi
16 Continue straight onto County Road 450 East 3 mi
17 Continue straight onto North 450 East Road 4 mi
18 Continue straight onto North 450E Road 128 yd
19 Continue straight onto South Sangamon Avenue 1 mi
20 Turn left onto West 1st Street 1 mi
21 Turn slightly right 46 yd
22 Turn right 46 mi
23 Take ramp right 1 mi
24 Merge slightly left 7 mi
25 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
26 Turn right 1 mi
27 Turn left 117 yd
28 Continue straight 1 mi
29 Arrive left

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The return trip from Gardner to Sidney, IL covers roughly the same distance, 102 mi.

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Charging points along the way

34 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 70 mi

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
Casey's General Store - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 100 Watters Drive, Dwight, IL, 60420250 kW
County Market - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2901 W Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL, 61821250 kW
Americas Best Value Inn ChampaignCCS · 1019 W Bloomington Rd, Champaign, IL, 61821150 kW

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Gardner, IL → South Wilmington, IL4 mi · 10 min Gardner, IL → East Brooklyn, IL5 mi · 10 min Gardner, IL → Braceville, IL6 mi · 15 min Gardner, IL → Godley, IL6 mi · 10 min Gardner, IL → Carbon Hill, IL8 mi · 25 min Gardner, IL → Essex, IL9 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 17, 2026.

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How far is it from Sidney, IL, {fromState} to Gardner, {toState}?: The distance between Sidney, IL, {fromState} and Gardner, {toState} is 102 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sidney, IL, {fromState} to Gardner, {toState}?: The drive from Sidney, IL, {fromState} to Gardner, {toState} takes approximately 2 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Sidney, IL, {fromState} to Gardner, {toState}?: The fastest route from Sidney, IL, {fromState} to Gardner, {toState} covers 102 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 30 min.
Which direction is Gardner from Sidney, IL?: Gardner lies roughly to the north of Sidney, IL.
Which roads does the route from Sidney, IL to Gardner follow?: The drive from Sidney, IL to Gardner mainly follows I 74, IL 47, IL 9. The longest single stretch is 46 mi on IL 9.
Which towns do you pass between Sidney, IL and Gardner?: Towns on the route from Sidney, IL to Gardner include Homer, Savoy, Fisher, Fairbury, Dwight.
Are there charging stations between Sidney, IL and Gardner?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sidney, IL to Gardner, including Meijer 146 (Champaign, IL) (350 kW); Casey's - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Casey's General Store - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 34.

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