How far is Chadron, NE from South Sioux City, NE?
The driving distance from Chadron, NE to South Sioux City, NE is about 372.1 miles (598.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 335.5 miles (540 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Brown County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chadron and South Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chadron and South Sioux City.
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Start on the route
13 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
19.3 mi · 23 min · East 3rd Street
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Continue on South 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on US Highway 20
10.3 mi · 12 min · US Highway 20
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on US Highway 20
159.8 mi · 3 hr 9 min · US Highway 20
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Continue on Highway 20
36.8 mi · 44 min · Highway 20
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Continue on West 5th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 5th Street
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Continue on North Hyde Street
2807 ft · 60 sec · North Hyde Street
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Continue on Highway 20
17.3 mi · 21 min · Highway 20
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Continue on West Douglas Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Douglas Street
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Continue on Highway 20/275
12.4 mi · 15 min · Highway 20/275
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Continue on Highway 20
10.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 20
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on Highway 20
5.3 mi · 6 min · Highway 20
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Continue on 1st Street
1807 ft · 28 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 20
16.5 mi · 19 min · Highway 20
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Continue on West Park Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Park Avenue
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Continue on Highway 20
8.8 mi · 10 min · Highway 20
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Continue on Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 20
20.3 mi · 24 min · Highway 20
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Continue on 1st Street
2087 ft · 35 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 20
5.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 20
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Continue on Willow Street
1615 ft · 34 sec · Willow Street
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Continue on Highway 20
30.1 mi · 35 min · Highway 20
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Continue on West Elk Street
2600 ft · 1 min · West Elk Street
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Continue on Highway 20
6.4 mi · 7 min · Highway 20
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 North: Sioux City
1131 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Highway 77
1.6 mi · 3 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 Chadron and South Sioux City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 20
Continue on US Highway 20
160 mi · 03h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Chadron and Chance Rain Showers near South Sioux City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chadron to South Sioux City?
The road trip is about 372.1 miles (598.9 km) and usually takes 06h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ainsworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.5 miles from Chadron and 186.6 miles from South Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 335.5 miles (540 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.51 one way or $99.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chadron and South Sioux City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Chadron and Chance Rain Showers near South Sioux City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chadron and South Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 335.51 mi (539.95 km).
#1 Chadron
City in Nebraska
| Population | 5,250 |
| Coordinates | 42.8294200, -102.9999100 |
| Altitude | 1030 |
| 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: 599 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 38m |
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 | $49.51 | $99.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $55.84 | $111.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $61.11 | $122.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $69.64 | $139.28 |
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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