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

The driving distance from Crete, NE to South Sioux City, NE is about 150.4 miles (242 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.38 mi
02h 45m
Flight
130.66 mi
210.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.66 mi
Kilometers
210.28 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.38 mi
Kilometers
242.01 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Sioux City
Thu, Apr 30, 1:38 AM CDT
Return by in Crete
Thu, Apr 30, 4:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crete
2026-04-29T22:52
Arrive South Sioux City
Thu, Apr 30, 1:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crete
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
Inglewood
NE

Village in Dodge County, Nebraska

From Crete
75.3 mi
01h 22m
To South Sioux City
75.1 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Patchy Frost

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Avenue

    925 ft · 33 sec · Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 13th Street

    1667 ft · 45 sec · East 13th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hawthorne Avenue

    1772 ft · 35 sec · Hawthorne Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Highway 33

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Highway 33

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Highway 103

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Highway 103

  6. 6

    Continue on 154th Road

    6.4 mi · 8 min · 154th Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South 5th Street

    1268 ft · 25 sec · South 5th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 154th Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 154th Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 154th Road

    37 m · 2 sec · 154th Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto 154th Road

    2135 ft · 31 sec · 154th Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 east

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 North: Fremont, Wahoo

    1893 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 56th Street

    11.1 mi · 12 min · North 56th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Highway 77

    555 ft · 10 sec · South Highway 77

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 18

    2.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 18

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 77

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Highway 77

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M

    66 m · 3 sec · County Road M

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road M

    5.2 mi · 6 min · County Road M

  20. 20

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    11.6 mi · 14 min · County Road 11

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 77

    3041 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Broad Street

    104 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 8 min · South Broad Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 77

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 77

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Charde Avenue

    58 m · 3 sec · Charde Avenue

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Charde Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Charde Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Highway 77

    26.7 mi · 31 min · Highway 77

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Bluff Street

    38 m · 6 sec · South Bluff Street

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto South Bluff Street

    3031 ft · 1 min · South Bluff Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Highway 77

    832 ft · 24 sec · Highway 77

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77

    31 m · 4 sec · Highway 77

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    16.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 77

  34. 34

    Turn right onto West 21st Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 21st Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Dakota Avenue

    1499 ft · 51 sec · Dakota Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dakota Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crete 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
36 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
1 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 77
64.8 mi · 43%
I 80 east
17.3 mi · 11%
US 77
16.8 mi · 11%
County Road 11
11.6 mi · 8%
North 56th Street
11.1 mi · 7%
154th Road
8.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Highway 77

Continue on Highway 77

26.7 mi · 00h 31m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
130.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inglewood
01h 22m from Crete
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost leaving Crete 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 Crete to South Sioux City?

The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Inglewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from Crete and 75.1 miles from South Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost around Crete and Partly Cloudy near South Sioux City.

Stop Ideas Near Inglewood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Inglewood, 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 Inglewood.

RAIL

Omaha

51 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

69 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crete and South Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 130.66 mi (210.28 km).

Crete

#1 Crete

Town in Saline County, Nebraska, United States

Population6,875
Coordinates40.6277800, -96.9614200
Altitude412
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: Main Avenue (-96.961499, 40.627781)
End: Dakota Avenue (-96.413706, 42.473915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.09 L · about $20.02
Round trip
$40.05
10.62 gal · 40.18 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.02 $40.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.58 $45.17
Premium $4.65 $24.71 $49.43
Diesel $5.30 $28.16 $56.33

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Crete and South Sioux City. The current time is 22:52:13.

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.