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

The driving distance from North Sioux City, SD to Harrisburg, SD is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
74.07 mi
01h 06m
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
74.07 mi
Kilometers
119.2 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sat, May 30, 10:24 AM CDT
Return by in North Sioux City
Sat, May 30, 11:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Sioux City
2026-05-30T09:17
Arrive Harrisburg
Sat, May 30, 10:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Sioux City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 North Sioux City
37.4 mi
00h 33m
To Harrisburg
36.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Military Road

    829 ft · 27 sec · Military Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto River Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 29 North

    1334 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2036 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 276th Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · 276th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto SD Highway 115

    3 mi · 4 min · SD Highway 115

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Willow Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Willow Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Willow Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 North
65.8 mi · 89%
276th Street
3.37 mi · 5%
SD Highway 115
3.01 mi · 4%
West Willow Street
1.52 mi · 2%
River Drive
0.9 mi · 1%
Military Road
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 29 North

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
63.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmet
00h 33m from North Sioux City
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 37.4 miles from North Sioux City and 36.7 miles from Harrisburg.

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 10.7 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

North Sioux City

#1 North Sioux City

City in Union County South Dakota, United States

Population2,928
Coordinates42.5272200, -96.4830900
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population7,126
Coordinates43.4313700, -96.6972700
Altitude435
CountryUnited States
Start: Military Road (-96.483032, 42.52725)
End: Willow Street (-96.697271, 43.431465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.89 L · about $9.84
Round trip
$19.68
5.22 gal · 19.78 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.84 $19.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.10 $22.20
Premium $4.65 $12.15 $24.29
Diesel $5.30 $13.84 $27.69

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between North Sioux City and Harrisburg. The current time is 09:17:56.

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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.