How far is South Sioux City, NE from La Vista, NE?

The driving distance from South Sioux City, NE to La Vista, NE is about 108 miles (173.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
107.98 mi
01h 43m
Flight
91.28 mi
146.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.28 mi
Kilometers
146.9 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.98 mi
Kilometers
173.77 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Vista
Mon, Jun 1, 9:48 PM CDT
Return by in South Sioux City
Mon, Jun 1, 11:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Sioux City
2026-06-01T20:05
Arrive La Vista
Mon, Jun 1, 9:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Arizona
NE

Arizona is an unincorporated community in Burt County, Nebraska, in the United States.

From South Sioux City
53.1 mi
00h 51m
To La Vista
54.9 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    90.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480 West, US 6 West

    2069 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Gerald R Ford Expressway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Gerald R Ford Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 72nd Street

    1664 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on 72nd Street south

    96 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 72nd Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South 72nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto James Avenue

    596 ft · 31 sec · James Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lillian Avenue

    1580 ft · 1 min · Lillian Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lillian Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 South
90.6 mi · 84%
I 480 West
4.67 mi · 4%
Gerald R Ford Expressway
3.53 mi · 3%
South 72nd Street
2.82 mi · 3%
I 129 East
1.95 mi · 2%
Dakota Avenue
1.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 29 South

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

90.6 mi · 01h 38m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
91.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arizona
00h 51m from South Sioux City
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Sioux City and Sunny near La Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108 miles (173.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Arizona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from South Sioux City and 54.9 miles from La Vista.

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

The direct path is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.37 one way or $28.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Sioux City and Sunny near La Vista.

Stop Ideas Near Arizona

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

65 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Sioux City and La Vista. Straight-line distance: 91.28 mi (146.9 km).

South Sioux City

#1 South Sioux City

City in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States

Population12,809
Coordinates42.4738800, -96.4136400
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
La Vista

#2 La Vista

City in Nebraska, United States

Population17,020
Coordinates41.1838900, -96.0311300
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Start: Dakota Avenue (-96.413706, 42.473915)
End: Lillian Avenue (-96.03113, 41.183886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.42 L · about $14.37
Round trip
$28.74
7.62 gal · 28.84 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.37 $28.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.20 $32.41
Premium $4.65 $17.73 $35.46
Diesel $5.30 $20.21 $40.42

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between South Sioux City and La Vista. The current time is 20:05:09.

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.