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

The driving distance from Waverly, NE to South Sioux City, NE is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
137.8 mi
02h 08m
Flight
107.7 mi
173.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.7 mi
Kilometers
173.32 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.8 mi
Kilometers
221.76 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Sioux City
Fri, May 1, 11:47 AM CDT
Return by in Waverly
Fri, May 1, 1:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waverly
2026-05-01T09:39
Arrive South Sioux City
Fri, May 1, 11:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waverly
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winslow
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From Waverly
61.4 mi
01h 04m
To South Sioux City
76.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
59°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kenilworth Street

    110 m · 18 sec · Kenilworth Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 141st Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North 141st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Waverly Road

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Waverly Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M

    66 m · 3 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 Waverly and South Sioux City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
0 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 77
53.1 mi · 39%
US 77
16.8 mi · 12%
County Road 11
11.6 mi · 8%
Waverly Road
5.9 mi · 4%
County Road M
5.23 mi · 4%
South Broad Street
3.42 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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
107.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winslow
01h 04m from Waverly
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Waverly and Widespread Frost then 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 Waverly to South Sioux City?

The road trip is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Winslow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Waverly and 76.4 miles from South Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Waverly and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near South Sioux City.

Stop Ideas Near Winslow

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

63 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

90 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waverly and South Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 107.7 mi (173.32 km).

Waverly

#1 Waverly

City in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population4,128
Coordinates40.9175000, -96.5283400
Altitude342
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: Kenilworth Street (-96.528317, 40.917514)
End: Dakota Avenue (-96.413706, 42.473915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.41 L · about $18.33
Round trip
$36.65
9.72 gal · 36.82 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.33 $36.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.67 $41.34
Premium $4.65 $22.62 $45.24
Diesel $5.30 $25.78 $51.55

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Waverly and South Sioux City. The current time is 09:39:17.

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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.