How far is it from Sidney, NE, to Simla, CO, ?

The distance between Sidney, NE, and Simla, CO, is 174 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Sidney, NE, to Simla, CO, ?

The drive from Sidney, NE, to Simla, CO, takes approximately 4 h by car.

What is the best route from Sidney, NE, to Simla, CO, ?

The fastest route from Sidney, NE, to Simla, CO, covers 174 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h.

Which direction is Simla, CO from Sidney, NE?

Simla, CO lies roughly to the south-west of Sidney, NE.

Which roads does the route from Sidney, NE to Simla, CO follow?

The drive from Sidney, NE to Simla, CO mainly follows I 76, CO 71, US 24. The longest single stretch is 73 mi on CO 71.

Which towns do you pass between Sidney, NE and Simla, CO?

Towns on the route from Sidney, NE to Simla, CO include Sterling, Brush, Limon.

Are there charging stations between Sidney, NE and Simla, CO?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sidney, NE to Simla, CO, including Flying J 621 (350 kW); Limon, CO Rechargery - Main St (350 kW); Walmart 5033 (Ft. Morgan, CO) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 11.

Sidney, NE Simla, CO

Distance: 174 miDuration: 4 h

Driving from Sidney, NE to Simla, CO takes about 4 h via CO 71. The distance is 174 mi. The straight-line distance is 150 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Sidney, NE, Sterling, CO, Brush, CO, Limon, CO. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 174 mi

1 Depart right onto Pole Creek Crossing 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Fort Sidney Road 2 mi
3 Turn left onto 11th Avenue 150 yd
4 Turn right onto Old Post Road 137 yd
5 Continue straight onto Road 19A 4 mi
6 Continue straight onto Nebraska Highway 19 8 mi
7 Continue straight 19 mi
8 At end of road, turn right onto United States Highway 138 9 mi
9 Continue straight onto North 3rd Street 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Chestnut Street 2 mi
11 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
12 Merge slightly left 33 mi
13 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

14 Turn left onto US Highway 6 2 mi
15 Turn left 73 mi
16 Turn right onto Main Street 2 mi
17 Turn left 24 mi
18 Turn left onto Navajo Avenue 1 mi
19 Arrive right onto Navajo Avenue

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The return trip from Simla, CO to Sidney, NE covers roughly the same distance, 174 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

11 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 72 mi

Flying J 621CCS · 2495 Williams Ave, Limon, CO, 80828350 kW
Limon, CO Rechargery - Main StCCS, Tesla · 290 Main St, Limon, CO, 80828350 kW
Walmart 5033 (Ft. Morgan, CO)CCS, CHAdeMO · 1300 Barlow Rd, Fort Morgan, CO, 80701350 kW
Arby's - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2221 6th St., Limon, CO, 80828250 kW
Best Western - Tesla SuperchargerCCS, Tesla · 125 Overland Trail, Sterling, CO, 80751250 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Simla, CO → Air Force Academy, CO51 mi · 1 h 30 min Simla, CO → Castle Rock, CO54 mi · 1 h 35 min Simla, CO → Ramah, CO6 mi · 10 min Simla, CO → Calhan, CO15 mi · 25 min Simla, CO → Limon, CO25 mi · 35 min Simla, CO → Limon Municipal Airport (LIC)27 mi · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated November 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Sidney, NE, {fromState} to Simla, CO, {toState}?: The distance between Sidney, NE, {fromState} and Simla, CO, {toState} is 174 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sidney, NE, {fromState} to Simla, CO, {toState}?: The drive from Sidney, NE, {fromState} to Simla, CO, {toState} takes approximately 4 h by car.
What is the best route from Sidney, NE, {fromState} to Simla, CO, {toState}?: The fastest route from Sidney, NE, {fromState} to Simla, CO, {toState} covers 174 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h.
Which direction is Simla, CO from Sidney, NE?: Simla, CO lies roughly to the south-west of Sidney, NE.
Which roads does the route from Sidney, NE to Simla, CO follow?: The drive from Sidney, NE to Simla, CO mainly follows I 76, CO 71, US 24. The longest single stretch is 73 mi on CO 71.
Which towns do you pass between Sidney, NE and Simla, CO?: Towns on the route from Sidney, NE to Simla, CO include Sterling, Brush, Limon.
Are there charging stations between Sidney, NE and Simla, CO?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sidney, NE to Simla, CO, including Flying J 621 (350 kW); Limon, CO Rechargery - Main St (350 kW); Walmart 5033 (Ft. Morgan, CO) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 11.

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