How far is Aurora, NE from South Sioux City, NE?
The driving distance from Aurora, NE to South Sioux City, NE is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and South Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and South Sioux City.
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Start on 11th Street
133 m · 39 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto M Street
1863 ft · 1 min · M Street
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Turn left onto 16th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 16th Street
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Continue on Highway 14
15.4 mi · 18 min · Highway 14
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Continue on 17th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 17th Avenue
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Turn right onto 16th Street
1 km · 1 min · 16th Street
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Continue on Highway 30
26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30
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Turn left onto 370th Avenue
8.9 mi · 11 min · 370th Avenue
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Continue on Gleason Street
1138 ft · 33 sec · Gleason Street
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Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
2779 ft · 55 sec · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
7.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22
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At the end of the road, turn left
38.7 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto West Omaha Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Omaha Avenue
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Turn left onto Highway 35
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 35
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 35
6 m · 1 sec · Highway 35
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 35
21.7 mi · 27 min · Highway 35
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 35
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 35
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Continue on West 7th Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · West 7th Street
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Continue on East Highway 35
6.9 mi · 8 min · East Highway 35
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Continue on Highway 35
1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 35
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Continue on Oak Street
2956 ft · 52 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on Highway 35
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 35
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Continue on Highway 35
26.8 mi · 32 min · Highway 35
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Turn left onto Highway 77
3.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 77
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Turn right onto West 21st Street
1 km · 1 min · West 21st Street
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Turn left onto Dakota Avenue
1499 ft · 51 sec · Dakota Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dakota Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and South Sioux City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
38.7 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Aurora and Partly Sunny near South Sioux City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to South Sioux City?
The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Aurora and 89.2 miles from South Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.64 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Aurora and Partly Sunny near South Sioux City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and South Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 138.06 mi (222.18 km).
#1 Aurora
City in Nebraska
| Population | 4,490 |
| Coordinates | 40.8672300, -98.0042200 |
| Altitude | 546 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Sioux City
City in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 12,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.4738800, -96.4136400 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dakota Avenue (-96.413706, 42.473915)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.64 | $47.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.67 | $53.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.18 | $58.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.26 | $66.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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