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

The driving distance from South Sioux City, NE to Schuyler, NE is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.3 miles (126 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
99.79 mi
02h 03m
Flight
78.31 mi
126.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.31 mi
Kilometers
126.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.79 mi
Kilometers
160.6 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schuyler
Mon, May 25, 10:48 PM CDT
Return by in South Sioux City
Tue, May 26, 12:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Sioux City
2026-05-25T20:45
Arrive Schuyler
Mon, May 25, 10:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Wayne
NE

Town in Wayne County, West Virginia

From South Sioux City
49.9 mi
01h 01m
To Schuyler
49.9 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
62°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, May 25 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 km · 2 min · East 7th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Windom Street

    2714 ft · 1 min · Windom Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairground Avenue

    1316 ft · 44 sec · Fairground Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1450 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 15

    14.2 mi · 17 min · Highway 15

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 275

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 275

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Highway 15

    19 mi · 22 min · Highway 15

  19. 19

    Continue on Road 11

    19.2 mi · 22 min · Road 11

  20. 20

    Continue on Colfax Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Colfax Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 11th Street

    27 m · 2 sec · East 11th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 11th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 35
34.6 mi · 35%
Highway 15
33.2 mi · 33%
Road 11
19.2 mi · 19%
US 20 West
2.6 mi · 3%
Highway 110
2.3 mi · 2%
Highway 275
2.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 35

Turn right onto Highway 35

24.2 mi · 00h 29m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
78.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayne
01h 01m from South Sioux City
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Sioux City and Mostly Clear near Schuyler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from South Sioux City and 49.9 miles from Schuyler.

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

The direct path is about 78.3 miles (126 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Sioux City and Mostly Clear near Schuyler.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Sioux City and Schuyler. Straight-line distance: 78.31 mi (126.03 km).

South Sioux City

#1 South Sioux City

City in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Schuyler

City in Nebraska

Population6,220
Coordinates41.4472300, -97.0594800
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Start: South Sioux City (-96.41364, 42.47388)
End: Schuyler (-97.05948, 41.44723)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.33 L · about $13.27
Round trip
$26.55
7.04 gal · 26.66 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.27 $26.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.97 $29.94
Premium $4.65 $16.38 $32.76
Diesel $5.30 $18.67 $37.34

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between South Sioux City and Schuyler. The current time is 20:45:36.

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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.