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

The driving distance from South Sioux City, NE to Hastings, NE is about 228.7 miles (368.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
228.7 mi
03h 43m
Flight
165.66 mi
266.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.66 mi
Kilometers
266.6 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.7 mi
Kilometers
368.06 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hastings
Tue, May 12, 10:15 PM CDT
Return by in South Sioux City
Wed, May 13, 1:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Sioux City
2026-05-12T18:31
Arrive Hastings
Tue, May 12, 10:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Sioux City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tarnov
NE

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

From South Sioux City
104.1 mi
01h 51m
To Hastings
124.5 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West

    2387 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highway 110

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 110

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Highway 35

    24.2 mi · 29 min · Highway 35

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 35

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 35

  9. 9

    Continue on Oak Street

    2956 ft · 52 sec · Oak Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 35

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 35

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 35

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 35

  12. 12

    Continue on East 7th Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 35

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 35

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 35

    21.6 mi · 26 min · Highway 35

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Highway 35

    93 m · 5 sec · Highway 35

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 35

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 35

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Omaha Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · East Omaha Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 13th Street

    38.7 mi · 42 min · South 13th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 22

    7.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22

  20. 20

    Continue on Columbus Avenue

    2779 ft · 1 min · Columbus Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Gleason Street

    1138 ft · 31 sec · Gleason Street

  22. 22

    Continue on 370th Avenue

    8.9 mi · 11 min · 370th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Highway 30

    26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30

  24. 24

    Continue on 16th Street

    1 km · 1 min · 16th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on G Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · G Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 30

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 30

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Gunbarrel Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North Gunbarrel Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Husker Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Husker Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Highway 34

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Highway 34

  30. 30

    Turn left onto US Highway 281

    13.1 mi · 15 min · US Highway 281

  31. 31

    Continue on Highway 281

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Highway 281

  32. 32

    Continue on North Burlington Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Burlington Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    1343 ft · 29 sec · West 7th Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North Saint Joseph Avenue

    1336 ft · 1 min · North Saint Joseph Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    68 m · 4 sec · West 3rd Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 35
64.4 mi · 28%
Highway 30
43.8 mi · 19%
South 13th Street
38.7 mi · 17%
US Highway 281
13.1 mi · 6%
370th Avenue
8.92 mi · 4%
State Highway 22
7.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South 13th Street

Turn left onto South 13th Street

38.7 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63 mi
165.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tarnov
01h 51m from South Sioux City
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Sioux City and Partly Cloudy near Hastings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 228.7 miles (368.1 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Tarnov is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from South Sioux City and 124.5 miles from Hastings.

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

The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 63 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 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.43 one way or $60.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tarnov

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

111 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Sioux City and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 165.66 mi (266.6 km).

South Sioux City

#1 South Sioux City

City in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Hastings

County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,725
Coordinates40.5861200, -98.3883900
Altitude587
CountryUnited States
Start: Dakota Avenue (-96.413706, 42.473915)
End: West 3rd Street (-98.38839, 40.586103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.55 L · about $30.43
Round trip
$60.86
16.14 gal · 61.1 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.43 $60.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.32 $68.64
Premium $4.65 $37.56 $75.12
Diesel $5.30 $42.80 $85.61

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between South Sioux City and Hastings. The current time is 18:31:56.

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.