How far is South Sioux City, NE from Fairbury, NE?
The driving distance from South Sioux City, NE to Fairbury, NE is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Sioux City and Fairbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Sioux City and Fairbury.
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Start on Dakota Avenue
1499 ft · 55 sec · Dakota Avenue
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Turn right onto West 21st Street
1 km · 1 min · West 21st Street
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Turn left onto Highway 77
1.6 mi · 3 min · Highway 77
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Continue on Highway 77
15.1 mi · 18 min · Highway 77
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77
35 m · 5 sec · Highway 77
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
847 ft · 24 sec · Highway 77
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Continue on North Bluff Street
3018 ft · 1 min · North Bluff Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 77
18 m · 2 sec · Highway 77
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
26.7 mi · 31 min · Highway 77
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Continue on North Charde Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Charde Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77
54 m · 3 sec · Highway 77
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
6.3 mi · 7 min · Highway 77
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Continue on Oak Street
3022 ft · 57 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on Highway 77
8.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 77
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Continue on Highway US 77
1507 ft · 23 sec · Highway US 77
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Continue on Highway 77
1.1 km · 47 sec · Highway 77
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Take the ramp straight
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Continue on North Broad Street
3.4 mi · 8 min · North Broad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 77
6 m · 1 sec · Highway 77
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
3080 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77
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Continue on County Road 11
11.5 mi · 13 min · County Road 11
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Take the exit slight right
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
47 m · 2 sec · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
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Continue on County Road 18
1.8 mi · 2 min · County Road 18
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Continue on North Highway 77
2678 ft · 44 sec · North Highway 77
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Continue on County Road 18
10.9 mi · 12 min · County Road 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west
26.4 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 15: Seward, Fairbury
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NE 15 South: Fairbury
52 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto 280th Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · 280th Road
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Turn right onto Pioneers Road
1.1 km · 48 sec · Pioneers Road
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Continue on Highway 6
2186 ft · 29 sec · Highway 6
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Continue on 294th Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · 294th Road
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Continue on Highway 6
5.9 mi · 7 min · Highway 6
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Turn left onto Highway 15
34.2 mi · 41 min · Highway 15
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Continue on K Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · K Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
2638 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Sioux City and Fairbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 15
Turn left onto Highway 15
34.2 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving South Sioux City and Sunny near Fairbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Sioux City to Fairbury?
The road trip is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km) and usually takes 04h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wahoo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from South Sioux City and 98.2 miles from Fairbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Sioux City and Sunny near Fairbury.
Stop Ideas Near Wahoo
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 Wahoo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Sioux City and Fairbury. Straight-line distance: 166.28 mi (267.6 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 Fairbury
City in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 3,646 |
| Coordinates | 40.1372200, -97.1805900 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairbury (-97.18059, 40.13722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.13 | $52.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.47 | $58.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.25 | $64.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.76 | $73.51 |
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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