How far is Chalco, NE from South Sioux City, NE?

The driving distance from Chalco, NE to South Sioux City, NE is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.08 mi
01h 45m
Flight
90.15 mi
145.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.15 mi
Kilometers
145.09 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.08 mi
Kilometers
178.76 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Sioux City
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM CDT
Return by in Chalco
Thu, Apr 23, 9:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chalco
2026-04-23T05:36
Arrive South Sioux City
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chalco
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Arizona
NE

Arizona is an unincorporated community in Burt County, Nebraska, in the United States.

From Chalco
55.5 mi
00h 52m
To South Sioux City
55.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
25 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chalco and South Sioux City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chalco and South Sioux City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chandler Road

    3085 ft · 2 min · Chandler Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 50

    2655 ft · 1 min · State Highway 50

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Harrison Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Giles Road

    2241 ft · 40 sec · Giles Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East

    1464 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North

    2485 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 680 north

    16.4 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 29 North: Sioux City

    1650 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    86.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South: South Sioux City, Wesley Parkway

    1342 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on US 77 South: South Sioux City, Wesley Parkway

    703 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wesley Parkway

    1689 ft · 44 sec · Wesley Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dakota Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Dakota Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dakota Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chalco and South Sioux City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 North
86.5 mi · 78%
I 680 North
16.8 mi · 15%
I 80 East
2.91 mi · 3%
Harrison Street
1.49 mi · 1%
Dakota Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
Chandler Road
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 29 North

Merge slight left

86.2 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
90.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arizona
00h 52m from Chalco
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chalco 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 Chalco to South Sioux City?

The road trip is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Arizona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from Chalco and 55.6 miles from South Sioux City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.78 one way or $29.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chalco and Chance Rain Showers near South Sioux City.

Stop Ideas Near Arizona

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arizona, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arizona.

RAIL

Omaha

65 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chalco and South Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 90.15 mi (145.09 km).

Chalco

#1 Chalco

In Nebraska, USA

Population10,994
Coordinates41.1838900, -96.1503000
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
South Sioux City

#2 South Sioux City

City in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States

Population12,809
Coordinates42.4738800, -96.4136400
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.150143, 41.183857)
End: Dakota Avenue (-96.413706, 42.473915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.84 L · about $14.78
Round trip
$29.56
7.84 gal · 29.68 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.78 $29.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.67 $33.34
Premium $4.65 $18.24 $36.49
Diesel $5.30 $20.79 $41.58

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chalco and South Sioux City. The current time is 05:36:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.