How far is Blair, NE from South Sioux City, NE?
The driving distance from Blair, NE to South Sioux City, NE is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Burt County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blair and South Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blair and South Sioux City.
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Start on Front Street
119 m · 21 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto North 10th Street
97 m · 14 sec · North 10th Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Austin Avenue
4.6 mi · 6 min · Austin Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Martin Street
2648 ft · 2 min · East Martin Street
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Continue on 270th Street
1.4 km · 1 min · 270th Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1969 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South: South Sioux City, Wesley Parkway
1342 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on US 77 South: South Sioux City, Wesley Parkway
703 ft · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Wesley Parkway
1689 ft · 44 sec · Wesley Parkway
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Continue on Dakota Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 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 Blair and South Sioux City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
270th Street
Merge slight left
65.8 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Blair and Partly Cloudy near South Sioux City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blair to South Sioux City?
The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 km) and usually takes 01h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Decatur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Blair and 39.8 miles from South Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blair and Partly Cloudy near South Sioux City.
Stop Ideas Near Decatur
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Decatur.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blair and South Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 65.9 mi (106.06 km).
#1 Blair
City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 7,948 |
| Coordinates | 41.5444400, -96.1250200 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.60 | $21.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.08 | $26.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.90 | $29.81 |
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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