How far is Ralston, NE from South Sioux City, NE?
The driving distance from Ralston, NE to South Sioux City, NE is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Arizona is an unincorporated community in Burt County, Nebraska, in the United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ralston and South Sioux City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ralston and South Sioux City.
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Start on Q Street
54 m · 12 sec · Q Street
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Continue on Q Street
98 m · 21 sec · Q Street
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 84th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East
2623 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue
1535 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Gerald R Ford Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Gerald R Ford Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Gerald R Ford Expressway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North: Sioux City
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
93.9 mi · 1 hr 42 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 Ralston 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
Merge slight left
93.9 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ralston and Rain Showers near South Sioux City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ralston to South Sioux City?
The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Arizona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Ralston and 54.2 miles from South Sioux City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ralston and Rain Showers near South Sioux City.
Stop Ideas Near Arizona
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 Arizona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ralston and South Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 89.71 mi (144.37 km).
#1 Ralston
City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 7,254 |
| Coordinates | 41.2052800, -96.0425200 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| 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: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $4.19 | $15.88 | $31.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $16.95 | $33.90 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $18.96 | $37.92 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
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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