How far is Harrisburg, SD from North Sioux City, SD?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, SD to North Sioux City, SD is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.09 mi
01h 17m
Flight
63.4 mi
102.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.4 mi
Kilometers
102.04 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.09 mi
Kilometers
120.85 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Sioux City
Thu, Apr 16, 12:36 AM CDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 16, 1:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-15T23:19
Arrive North Sioux City
Thu, Apr 16, 12:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrisburg
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
Emmet
SD

Township in South Dakota, United States

From Harrisburg
37.5 mi
00h 38m
To North Sioux City
37.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and North Sioux City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and North Sioux City.

  1. 1

    Start on East Willow Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Willow Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto SD Highway 115

    3 mi · 4 min · SD Highway 115

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 276th Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · 276th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2259 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward North Sioux City

    1346 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto River Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · River Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Military Road

    829 ft · 23 sec · Military Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Military Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and North Sioux City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
276th Street
69.4 mi · 92%
SD Highway 115
3.02 mi · 4%
East Willow Street
1.53 mi · 2%
River Drive
0.98 mi · 1%
Military Road
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

276th Street

Merge slight left

65.2 mi · 01h 02m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
63.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmet
00h 38m from Harrisburg
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Chance Rain Showers near North Sioux City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to North Sioux City?

The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.8 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?

Emmet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Harrisburg and 37.5 miles from North Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.99 one way or $19.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Chance Rain Showers near North Sioux City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and North Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 63.4 mi (102.04 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population7,126
Coordinates43.4313700, -96.6972700
Altitude435
CountryUnited States
North Sioux City

#2 North Sioux City

City in Union County South Dakota, United States

Population2,928
Coordinates42.5272200, -96.4830900
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-96.69727, 43.43137)
End: North Sioux City (-96.48309, 42.52722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.03 L · about $9.99
Round trip
$19.99
5.3 gal · 20.06 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.99 $19.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.27 $22.54
Premium $4.65 $12.33 $24.67
Diesel $5.30 $14.06 $28.11

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 South Dakota · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and North Sioux City. The current time is 23:19:51.

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.