How far is South Sioux City, NE from Falls City, NE?
The driving distance from South Sioux City, NE to Falls City, NE is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172 miles (276.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Sioux City and Falls City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Sioux City and Falls City.
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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
93.4 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Continue straight
59.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO A, MO B: Watson
948 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
5 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Highway 67
3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 67
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Continue on 1st Street
2803 ft · 60 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 67
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 67
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Continue on 648 Avenue
8 mi · 9 min · 648 Avenue
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Turn left onto 712 Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · 712 Road
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Continue on 651 Boulevard
4.4 mi · 5 min · 651 Boulevard
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Continue on Harlan Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Street
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Turn right onto East 16th Street
13 m · 2 sec · East 16th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 16th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Sioux City and Falls 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 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 29 South: Council Bluffs, Sioux Gateway Airport
93.4 mi · 01h 42m
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 Falls City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Sioux City to Falls City?
The road trip is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Omaha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from South Sioux City and 96.3 miles from Falls City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172 miles (276.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 9:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.64 one way or $51.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Sioux City and Sunny near Falls City.
Stop Ideas Near Omaha
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 Omaha.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Sioux City and Falls City. Straight-line distance: 171.97 mi (276.76 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 Falls City
City in and county seat of Richardson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 4,117 |
| Coordinates | 40.0608400, -95.6019300 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falls City (-95.60193, 40.06084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $25.64 | $51.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.92 | $57.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.65 | $63.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.07 | $72.13 |
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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