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

The driving distance from Wahoo, NE to South Sioux City, NE is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
96.16 mi
01h 45m
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
96.16 mi
Kilometers
154.76 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Sioux City
Tue, May 12, 8:40 PM CDT
Return by in Wahoo
Tue, May 12, 10:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wahoo
2026-05-12T18:55
Arrive South Sioux City
Tue, May 12, 8:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wahoo
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 Wahoo
47.7 mi
00h 52m
To South Sioux City
48.4 mi
00h 52m

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
12 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    1902 ft · 1 min · North Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    2089 ft · 42 sec · East 12th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road M

    15 m · 1 sec · County Road M

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road M

    5.2 mi · 6 min · County Road M

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    11.6 mi · 14 min · County Road 11

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 77

    3041 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Broad Street

    104 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 8 min · South Broad Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 77

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 77

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Charde Avenue

    58 m · 3 sec · Charde Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Charde Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Charde Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 77

    26.7 mi · 31 min · Highway 77

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Bluff Street

    38 m · 6 sec · South Bluff Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South Bluff Street

    3031 ft · 1 min · South Bluff Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 77

    832 ft · 24 sec · Highway 77

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77

    31 m · 4 sec · Highway 77

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    16.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 77

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 21st Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 21st Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Dakota Avenue

    1499 ft · 51 sec · Dakota Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dakota Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
0 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 77
54.5 mi · 57%
US 77
16.8 mi · 17%
County Road 11
11.6 mi · 12%
County Road M
5.2 mi · 5%
South Broad Street
3.42 mi · 4%
Charde Avenue
1.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 77

Continue on 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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
87.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
00h 52m from Wahoo
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 Wahoo and 48.4 miles from South Sioux City.

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 8.3 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.78 one way or $25.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Wahoo and South Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 87.87 mi (141.42 km).

Wahoo

#1 Wahoo

City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States

Population4,603
Coordinates41.2113900, -96.6203000
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
South Sioux City

#2 South Sioux City

City in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States

Population12,809
Coordinates42.4738800, -96.4136400
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.620299, 41.211483)
End: Dakota Avenue (-96.413706, 42.473915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.85 L · about $12.78
Round trip
$25.57
6.78 gal · 25.7 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.78 $25.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.42 $28.84
Premium $4.65 $15.78 $31.55
Diesel $5.30 $17.98 $35.96

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Wahoo and South Sioux City. The current time is 18:55:11.

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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.