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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.09 mi
01h 17m
Flight
65.9 mi
106.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.9 mi
Kilometers
106.06 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.09 mi
Kilometers
127.28 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blair
Wed, Apr 29, 10:46 PM CDT
Return by in South Sioux City
Thu, Apr 30, 12:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Sioux City
2026-04-29T21:29
Arrive Blair
Wed, Apr 29, 10:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Sioux City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Decatur
NE

Human settlement in Burt County, Nebraska, United States of America

From South Sioux City
38.8 mi
00h 38m
To Blair
40.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
62°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Dakota Avenue

    1.7 mi · 5 min · Dakota Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 129 East, US 20 East, US 75 North: Iowa

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 29 South: Council Bluffs, Sioux Gateway Airport

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR F50: Modale

    1616 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    62 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto 270th Street

    3196 ft · 50 sec · 270th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Martin Street

    2648 ft · 2 min · East Martin Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Austin Avenue

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Austin Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 10th Street

    97 m · 8 sec · North 10th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Front Street

    119 m · 17 sec · Front Street

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 South
62.2 mi · 79%
Austin Avenue
4.6 mi · 6%
I 129 East
1.95 mi · 2%
Dakota Avenue
1.75 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.63 mi · 1%
270th Street
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Decatur
00h 38m from South Sioux City
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Decatur, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Decatur.

RAIL

Omaha

88 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

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).

South Sioux City

#1 South Sioux City

City in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States

Population12,809
Coordinates42.4738800, -96.4136400
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Blair

#2 Blair

City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States

Population7,948
Coordinates41.5444400, -96.1250200
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Dakota Avenue (-96.413706, 42.473915)
End: Front Street (-96.125024, 41.544414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.56 L · about $10.52
Round trip
$21.04
5.58 gal · 21.12 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between South Sioux City and Blair. The current time is 21:29:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.