How far is Plattsmouth, NE from South Sioux City, NE?
The driving distance from Plattsmouth, NE to South Sioux City, NE is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Washington County, Nebraska, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plattsmouth and South Sioux City.
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Start on the route
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
56 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
755 ft · 15 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on Livingston Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Livingston Road
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Continue on Plattsmouth Bridge
1420 ft · 1 min · Plattsmouth Bridge
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Continue on Lambert Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · Lambert Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 29 North: Council Bluffs
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 20 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 Plattsmouth 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 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Plattsmouth and Mostly 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 Plattsmouth to South Sioux City?
The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Herman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Plattsmouth and 56.4 miles from South Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 2:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.81 one way or $35.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plattsmouth and Mostly Cloudy near South Sioux City.
Stop Ideas Near Herman
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Herman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plattsmouth and South Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 104.69 mi (168.49 km).
#1 Plattsmouth
City in and county seat of Cass County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 6,416 |
| Coordinates | 41.0113900, -95.8822300 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $4.29 | $17.81 | $35.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $18.78 | $37.57 |
| Premium | $5.09 | $21.12 | $42.25 |
| Diesel | $6.23 | $25.86 | $51.72 |
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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