How far is South Sioux City, NE from Lexington, NE?
The driving distance from South Sioux City, NE to Lexington, NE is about 289.2 miles (465.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Merrick County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Sioux City and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Sioux City and Lexington.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West
2387 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Highway 110
2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 110
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Turn right onto Highway 35
24.2 mi · 29 min · Highway 35
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Continue on Highway 35
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 35
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Continue on Oak Street
2956 ft · 52 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on Highway 35
1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 35
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Continue on Highway 35
6.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 35
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Continue on East 7th Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street
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Continue on Highway 35
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 35
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Continue on Highway 35
21.6 mi · 26 min · Highway 35
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Highway 35
93 m · 5 sec · Highway 35
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 35
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 35
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Turn right onto East Omaha Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · East Omaha Avenue
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Turn left onto South 13th Street
38.7 mi · 42 min · South 13th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 22
7.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Columbus Avenue
2779 ft · 1 min · Columbus Avenue
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Turn left onto Gleason Street
1138 ft · 31 sec · Gleason Street
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Continue on 370th Avenue
8.9 mi · 11 min · 370th Avenue
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Turn right onto Highway 30
26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30
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Continue on 16th Street
1 km · 1 min · 16th Street
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Continue on G Street
1.4 km · 2 min · G Street
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Continue on Highway 30
17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 30
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Turn left onto North Gunbarrel Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · North Gunbarrel Road
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Continue on Husker Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Husker Highway
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Turn right onto Highway 34
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 34
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Turn left onto South Locust Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Locust Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2024 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
76.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 283: Lexington, Arapahoe
1896 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 283 North: Lexington
54 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Plum Creek Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Plum Creek Parkway
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Continue on North Jackson Street
813 ft · 20 sec · North Jackson Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
759 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
735 ft · 20 sec · North Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Sioux City and Lexington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Locust Street
Merge slight left
76.2 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Sioux City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Sioux City to Lexington?
The road trip is about 289.2 miles (465.5 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Silver Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.3 miles from South Sioux City and 155 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.50 one way or $77.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Sioux City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Creek
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 Silver Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Sioux City and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 207.87 mi (334.54 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 Lexington
City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 10,109 |
| Coordinates | 40.7808400, -99.7415000 |
| Altitude | 729 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Washington Street (-99.741509, 40.78084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $38.50 | $77.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.42 | $86.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.52 | $95.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.15 | $108.31 |
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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