How far is North Platte, NE from South Sioux City, NE?
The driving distance from North Platte, NE to South Sioux City, NE is about 328.1 miles (528.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in Nebraska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Platte and South Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Platte and South Sioux City.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto West William Avenue
122 m · 20 sec · West William Avenue
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Turn right onto South Jeffers Street
5 m · 6 sec · South Jeffers Street
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Turn left onto East William Avenue
91 m · 21 sec · East William Avenue
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Turn left onto South Dewey Street
3106 ft · 48 sec · South Dewey Street
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Turn slight left onto East 1st Street
559 ft · 7 sec · East 1st Street
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Merge slight left onto North Jeffers Street
24.9 mi · 29 min · North Jeffers Street
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Turn right
40.3 mi · 47 min
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Turn right onto Highway 2
8.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 2
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Continue on South E Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South E Street
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Turn left onto Memorial Drive
83 m · 7 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Highway 70
12 mi · 14 min · Highway 70
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Turn right onto Highway 183
1 mi · 1 min · Highway 183
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Turn left onto Highway 70
13.8 mi · 16 min · Highway 70
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Highway 70
5.5 mi · 6 min · Highway 70
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Continue on Highway 70
13.9 mi · 16 min · Highway 70
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Continue on L Street
1.4 km · 2 min · L Street
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Turn left onto North 14th Street
1526 ft · 32 sec · North 14th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto G Street
1279 ft · 26 sec · G Street
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Continue on Highway 70
15.7 mi · 18 min · Highway 70
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 70/91
2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 70/91
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Continue on Highway 70 - 91
11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 70 - 91
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Turn left onto Highway 281
6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 281
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Continue on East Street
1382 ft · 18 sec · East Street
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Continue on Highway 281
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 281
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Turn right onto Highway 70
23.9 mi · 28 min · Highway 70
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1349 ft · 27 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Highway 14
10.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 14
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Continue on S Street
1750 ft · 35 sec · S Street
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Continue on Highway 14
14.7 mi · 17 min · Highway 14
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Turn right onto Highway 20
11.6 mi · 13 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 North Platte 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
40.3 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving North Platte and 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 North Platte to South Sioux City?
The road trip is about 328.1 miles (528.1 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?
Ericson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.2 miles from North Platte and 175 miles from South Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.3 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 6:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.67 one way or $87.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around North Platte and Mostly Sunny near South Sioux City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Platte and South Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 242.74 mi (390.66 km).
#1 North Platte
City in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 23,202 |
| Coordinates | 41.1238900, -100.7654200 |
| Altitude | 854 |
| 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: 528 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
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 | $43.67 | $87.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.25 | $98.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.89 | $107.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.42 | $122.84 |
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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