How far is Falls City, NE from South Sioux City, NE?
The driving distance from Falls City, NE to South Sioux City, NE is about 195.4 miles (314.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172 miles (276.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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
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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 03m.
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.
The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falls City and South Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falls City and South Sioux City.
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Start on East 16th Street
13 m · 7 sec · East 16th Street
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Turn left onto Harlan Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Street
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Continue on 651 Boulevard
4.4 mi · 5 min · 651 Boulevard
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Continue on 712 Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · 712 Road
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Turn right onto 648 Avenue
8 mi · 9 min · 648 Avenue
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Continue on Highway 67
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 67
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Continue on 1st Street
2803 ft · 60 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 67
3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 67
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Turn right onto Highway 136
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 136
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Turn left
5 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 29 North: Council Bluffs
930 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
59.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue on I 29 North: Sioux City
96.8 mi · 1 hr 46 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 Falls City 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.
I 29 North
Continue on I 29 North: Sioux City
96.8 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Falls City and Widespread Frost then Mostly 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 Falls City to South Sioux City?
The road trip is about 195.4 miles (314.5 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Omaha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Falls City and 98.2 miles from South Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172 miles (276.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 10:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Falls City and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near South Sioux City.
Stop Ideas Near Omaha
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 Omaha.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falls City and South Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 171.97 mi (276.76 km).
#1 Falls City
City in and county seat of Richardson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 4,117 |
| Coordinates | 40.0608400, -95.6019300 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| 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: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.30 | $58.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.07 | $64.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.54 | $73.09 |
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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