How far is South Sioux City, NE from Fremont, NE?

The driving distance from South Sioux City, NE to Fremont, NE is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
74.43 mi
01h 22m
Flight
72.02 mi
115.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.02 mi
Kilometers
115.91 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.43 mi
Kilometers
119.79 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Wed, Apr 29, 10:54 PM CDT
Return by in South Sioux City
Thu, Apr 30, 12:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Sioux City
2026-04-29T21:32
Arrive Fremont
Wed, Apr 29, 10:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Lyons
NE

City in Burt County, Nebraska

From South Sioux City
37.2 mi
00h 41m
To Fremont
37.3 mi
00h 41m

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
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Sioux City and Fremont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Sioux City and Fremont.

  1. 1

    Start on Dakota Avenue

    1499 ft · 55 sec · Dakota Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 21st Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 21st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highway 77

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Highway 77

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 77

    15.1 mi · 18 min · Highway 77

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77

    35 m · 5 sec · Highway 77

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    847 ft · 24 sec · Highway 77

  7. 7

    Continue on North Bluff Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · North Bluff Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 77

    18 m · 2 sec · Highway 77

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    26.7 mi · 31 min · Highway 77

  10. 10

    Continue on North Charde Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Charde Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77

    54 m · 3 sec · Highway 77

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Highway 77

  13. 13

    Continue on Oak Street

    3022 ft · 57 sec · Oak Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 77

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 77

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway US 77

    1507 ft · 23 sec · Highway US 77

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 77

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Highway 77

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    57 m · 14 sec · West 4th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    44 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Sioux City and Fremont.

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 77
68.6 mi · 92%
North Broad Street
1.73 mi · 2%
North Charde Avenue
1.57 mi · 2%
West 21st Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Oak Street
0.57 mi · 1%
North Bluff Street
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 77

Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

26.7 mi · 00h 31m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyons
00h 41m from South Sioux City
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving South Sioux City and Sunny near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Sioux City to Fremont?

The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Lyons is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from South Sioux City and 37.3 miles from Fremont.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around South Sioux City and Sunny near Fremont.

Stop Ideas Near Lyons

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lyons, 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 Lyons.

RAIL

Omaha

89 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Sioux City and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 72.02 mi (115.91 km).

South Sioux City

#1 South Sioux City

City in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Dakota Avenue (-96.413706, 42.473915)
End: (-96.498073, 41.43333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.94 L · about $9.92
Round trip
$19.84
5.26 gal · 19.88 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.92 $19.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.19 $22.37
Premium $4.65 $12.24 $24.48
Diesel $5.30 $13.95 $27.90

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 Fremont. The current time is 21:32:28.

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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.