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

The distance between Sidney, IL, and Lerna, IL, is 56 mi by road.

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

The drive from Sidney, IL, to Lerna, IL, takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Sidney, IL, to Lerna, IL, covers 56 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Lerna, IL from Sidney, IL?

Lerna, IL lies roughly to the south of Sidney, IL.

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

The drive from Sidney, IL to Lerna, IL mainly follows I 57.

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

Towns on the route from Sidney, IL to Lerna, IL include Savoy, Tolono, Tuscola, Arcola, Mattoon.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sidney, IL to Lerna, IL, including Casey's - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); County Market - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Americas Best Value Inn Champaign (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 45.

Sidney, IL Lerna, IL

Distance: 56 miDuration: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Sidney, IL to Lerna, IL takes about 1 h 20 min via I 57. The distance is 56 mi. The straight-line distance is 44 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Philo, IL, Tolono, IL, Humboldt, IL, Lerna, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 56 mi

1 Depart right onto Byron Street 113 yd
2 Turn right onto South David Street 136 yd
3 Turn left onto West Main Street 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto County Road 1000 North 5 mi
5 Turn left onto County Road 1600 East 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto North Lincoln Street 1 mi
7 Turn right onto County Road 18 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto West Monroe Street 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto County Road 900 North 5 mi
10 Turn left 8 mi
11 Take ramp left 1 mi
12 Merge slightly left 30 mi
13 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

14 Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Lerna Road 5 mi
16 Continue straight onto Lincoln Highway Road 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Lerna Road 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Main Street 1 mi
19 Turn right onto 5th Street 25 yd
20 Arrive right onto 5th Street

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The return trip from Lerna, IL to Sidney, IL covers roughly the same distance, 56 mi.

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Charging points along the way

45 chargers

Casey's - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2100 East University Avenue, Urbana, IL, 61802250 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
Champaign Ford CityCCS · 701 W Marketview Dr, Champaign, IL, 61822150 kW
Diepholz CadillacCCS · 631 W LINCOLN AVE, CHARLESTON, IL, 61920150 kW

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Lerna, IL → Stewardson, IL28 mi · 55 min Lerna, IL → Charleston, IL13 mi · 25 min Lerna, IL → Humboldt, IL19 mi · 35 min Lerna, IL → Kansas, IL27 mi · 45 min Lerna, IL → Tuscola, IL30 mi · 45 min Lerna, IL → Casey, IL31 mi · 1 h

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 4, 2026.

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How far is it from Sidney, IL, {fromState} to Lerna, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Sidney, IL, {fromState} and Lerna, IL, {toState} is 56 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sidney, IL, {fromState} to Lerna, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Sidney, IL, {fromState} to Lerna, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Sidney, IL, {fromState} to Lerna, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Sidney, IL, {fromState} to Lerna, IL, {toState} covers 56 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Lerna, IL from Sidney, IL?: Lerna, IL lies roughly to the south of Sidney, IL.
Which roads does the route from Sidney, IL to Lerna, IL follow?: The drive from Sidney, IL to Lerna, IL mainly follows I 57.
Which towns do you pass between Sidney, IL and Lerna, IL?: Towns on the route from Sidney, IL to Lerna, IL include Savoy, Tolono, Tuscola, Arcola, Mattoon.
Are there charging stations between Sidney, IL and Lerna, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sidney, IL to Lerna, IL, including Casey's - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); County Market - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Americas Best Value Inn Champaign (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 45.

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