How far is South Sioux City, NE from Blair, NE?
The driving distance from South Sioux City, NE to Blair, NE is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106.1 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Burt County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Sioux City and Blair.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Sioux City and Blair.
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Start on Dakota Avenue
1.7 mi · 5 min · Dakota Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 129 East, US 20 East, US 75 North: Iowa
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29 South: Council Bluffs, Sioux Gateway Airport
62.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR F50: Modale
1616 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
62 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto 270th Street
3196 ft · 50 sec · 270th Street
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Continue on East Martin Street
2648 ft · 2 min · East Martin Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Austin Avenue
4.6 mi · 6 min · Austin Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto North 10th Street
97 m · 8 sec · North 10th Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
119 m · 17 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Sioux City and Blair.
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 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 29 South: Council Bluffs, Sioux Gateway Airport
62.2 mi · 01h 07m
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 Cloudy leaving South Sioux City and Mostly Sunny near Blair.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Sioux City to Blair?
The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 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?
Decatur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from South Sioux City and 40.3 miles from Blair.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around South Sioux City and Mostly Sunny near Blair.
Stop Ideas Near Decatur
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 Decatur.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Sioux City and Blair. Straight-line distance: 65.9 mi (106.06 km).
#1 South Sioux City
City in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 12,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.4738800, -96.4136400 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blair
City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 7,948 |
| Coordinates | 41.5444400, -96.1250200 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-96.125024, 41.544414)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.87 | $23.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.98 | $25.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
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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