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

The driving distance from York, NE to South Sioux City, NE is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.7 mi
02h 55m
Flight
126.52 mi
203.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.52 mi
Kilometers
203.62 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.7 mi
Kilometers
281.16 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Sioux City
Tue, Oct 13, 7:55 PM CDT
Return by in York
Tue, Oct 13, 10:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-10-13T16:59
Arrive South Sioux City
Tue, Oct 13, 7:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in York
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
North Bend
NE

City in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States

From York
85.4 mi
01h 28m
To South Sioux City
89.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 7th Street

    18 m · 10 sec · East 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grant Avenue

    1270 ft · 21 sec · Grant Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    533 ft · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto North Lincoln Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 34

    1808 ft · 31 sec · Highway 34

  6. 6

    Turn right

    19 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right onto County Road 130

    2.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 130

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 81 & 92

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 & 92

  9. 9

    Continue on West Park Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · West Park Street

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 131

    2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131

  11. 11

    Continue on 31 Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road

  12. 12

    Continue on 32 Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · 32 Road

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road K

    5 mi · 6 min · County Road K

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 27

    13 mi · 15 min · County Road 27

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto County Road X

    1.8 mi · 2 min · County Road X

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto County Road 25

    3.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 25

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 79

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Highway 79

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 79

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 79

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Highway 30

    14.3 mi · 15 min · Highway 30

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    2227 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Highway 77

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Highway 77

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Charde Avenue

    58 m · 3 sec · Charde Avenue

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Charde Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Charde Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 77

    26.7 mi · 31 min · Highway 77

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Bluff Street

    38 m · 6 sec · South Bluff Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto South Bluff Street

    3031 ft · 1 min · South Bluff Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Highway 77

    832 ft · 24 sec · Highway 77

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77

    31 m · 4 sec · Highway 77

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    16.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 77

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West 21st Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 21st Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Dakota Avenue

    1499 ft · 51 sec · Dakota Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dakota Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between York 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
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 77
51.5 mi · 29%
US 77
16.8 mi · 10%
Highway 30
14.8 mi · 8%
County Road 27
13 mi · 7%
32 Road
12.3 mi · 7%
31 Road
12.2 mi · 7%
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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
126.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Bend
01h 28m from York
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving York 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 York to South Sioux City?

The road trip is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

North Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from York and 89.3 miles from South Sioux City.

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

The direct path is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.83 one way or $51.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Bend

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

72 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

75 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and South Sioux City. Straight-line distance: 126.52 mi (203.62 km).

York

#1 York

City in Nebraska, USA

Population7,783
Coordinates40.8680700, -97.5920000
Altitude488
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: East 7th Street (-97.592, 40.867947)
End: Dakota Avenue (-96.413706, 42.473915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.17 gal
23.34 L · about $25.83
Round trip
$51.67
12.34 gal · 46.68 L
Estimated CO2
54.8 kg one way
Round trip: 109.7 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.19 $25.83 $51.67
Mid-grade $4.47 $27.57 $55.15
Premium $5.04 $31.07 $62.13
Diesel $6.04 $37.24 $74.48

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between York and South Sioux City. The current time is 16:59:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.