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

The driving distance from South Sioux City, NE to Wahoo, NE is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
95.38 mi
02h 02m
Flight
87.87 mi
141.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.87 mi
Kilometers
141.42 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.38 mi
Kilometers
153.5 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wahoo
Tue, May 12, 9:28 PM CDT
Return by in South Sioux City
Tue, May 12, 11:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Sioux City
2026-05-12T19:26
Arrive Wahoo
Tue, May 12, 9:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Oakland
NE

City in Burt County, Nebraska, United States

From South Sioux City
47.7 mi
01h 01m
To Wahoo
47.7 mi
01h 01m

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
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.4 mi · 8 min · North Broad Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 77

    6 m · 1 sec · Highway 77

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    3080 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 11

    11.5 mi · 13 min · County Road 11

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Highway 77

    99 m · 4 sec · Highway 77

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  25. 25

    Continue on East 12th Street

    2089 ft · 47 sec · East 12th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    1902 ft · 1 min · North Broadway Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
0 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 77
70.6 mi · 74%
County Road 11
16.7 mi · 18%
North Broad Street
3.36 mi · 4%
North Charde Avenue
1.57 mi · 2%
West 21st Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Oak 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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
87.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
01h 01m from South Sioux City
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Sioux City and Mostly Sunny near Wahoo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from South Sioux City and 47.7 miles from Wahoo.

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

The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

79 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

115 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Sioux City and Wahoo. Straight-line distance: 87.87 mi (141.42 km).

South Sioux City

#1 South Sioux City

City in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Wahoo

City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States

Population4,603
Coordinates41.2113900, -96.6203000
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: South Sioux City (-96.41364, 42.47388)
End: Wahoo (-96.6203, 41.21139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.74 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.42
6.74 gal · 25.48 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.71 $25.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.33 $28.67
Premium $4.65 $15.68 $31.37
Diesel $5.30 $17.87 $35.75

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between South Sioux City and Wahoo. The current time is 19:26:56.

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.