How far is South Sioux City, NE from Wayne, NE?
The driving distance from South Sioux City, NE to Wayne, NE is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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 Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Sioux City and Wayne.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto Dearborn Street
1131 ft · 33 sec · Dearborn Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 4th Street
2071 ft · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
696 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Sioux City and Wayne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Sioux City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wayne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Sioux City to Wayne?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Emerson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from South Sioux City and 21.9 miles from Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 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 Wayne.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Sioux City and Wayne. Straight-line distance: 35.13 mi (56.54 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 Wayne
Town in Wayne County, West Virginia
| Population | 5,758 |
| Coordinates | 42.2305600, -97.0178200 |
| Altitude | 443 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wayne (-97.01782, 42.23056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.17 | $14.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
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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