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Trip from South Sioux City, NE to La Vista, NE

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

106.1 mi

171 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 56m ★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
1h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown South Sioux City, NE, NE

South Sioux City, NE

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city ​​in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States

La Vista, NE

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Trip Overview

This 108-mile drive from South Sioux City, NE to La Vista, NE will take approximately 1 hour and 43 minutes. It's a straightforward, single-day trip that shouldn't require an overnight stop. You'll primarily travel on I-129 East, I-29 South, and I-480 West, with a relatively low highway share, suggesting a more local road feel. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $16. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout. This route is ideal for a quick transition between these two Nebraska locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

53.1 miles from South Sioux City, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 75 Business 90.6 mi 1h 38m
I 480 4.3 mi 5m
South 72nd Street 2.8 mi 5m
I 80 2.7 mi 3m
Dakota Avenue 1.7 mi 4m
I 129 1.7 mi 1m
Gerald R Ford Expressway 0.8 mi <1m
Lillian Avenue 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 75 Business — 90.6 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Sioux City, NE and La Vista, NE.

1

Start on US 20 Business

1.7 mi · 4 min · Dakota Avenue
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 129 East, US 20 East, US 75 North: Iowa Use the slight right lane.
3

Merge onto I 129; US 20; US 75

1.7 mi · 1 min · I 129; US 20; US 75
4

Take the exit onto US 75 Business

91 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US 75 Business
Toward I 29 South: Council Bluffs, Sioux Gateway Airport
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 480 West, US 6 West
6

Continue on I 480; US 6

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 480; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit onto I 480

0.8 mi · 55 sec · Gerald R Ford Expressway
8

Merge onto I 80

2.7 mi · 3 min · I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec
Exit 449 Toward 72nd Street
10

Keep slight left at fork

314 ft · 10 sec
Exit 449 Toward 72nd Street south Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto South 72nd Street

2.8 mi · 5 min · South 72nd Street
12

Turn right onto James Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · James Avenue
13

Turn left onto Lillian Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Lillian Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

Lillian Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of about 1 hour and 43 minutes, this trip offers flexibility. You can leave whenever it's most convenient, perhaps avoiding peak local traffic times in South Sioux City or La Vista. With no designated stops and a modest 108-mile distance, you can easily complete this drive in one go. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you'll be making frequent turns. The estimated fuel cost of $16 is quite manageable, so you likely won't need to worry about finding a gas station mid-trip.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.1 miles from South Sioux City, NE, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 23 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 53.1 miles or 1h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near La Vista, NE than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving South Sioux City, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from South Sioux City, NE

This is one driving day of about 106.1 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from South Sioux City, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 75 Business for about 90.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Logan, IA, IA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Logan, IA

53 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Sergeant Bluff, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Blair, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.1 miles from South Sioux City, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 75 Business if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Vietnamese restaurant lavista

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

La Vista, Nebraska

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 106.1

Hours: Closed

+14029918998

Visit website

Greek Islands Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Omaha, Nebraska

0.8 mi

Abelardo's Mexican Fresh

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Omaha, Nebraska

0.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Café Postale

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Omaha, Nebraska

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 98.5

Hours: Closed

+14022845019

Visit website

Coffee Society Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

La Vista, Nebraska

2.6 mi

Vietnamese restaurant lavista

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 106.1

La Vista, Nebraska

Hours: Closed

+14029918998

Visit website

Greek Islands Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 98.5

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14023461528

Visit website

Abelardo's Mexican Fresh

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 98.5

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+14029998039

Visit website

Lina's Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 106.1

La Vista, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14025921332

Visit website

Estilo Jalisco Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 98.5

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+14022980351

Visit website

Thai Orchids Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 106.1

La Vista, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+14025926877

Visit website

Tixteco Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 98.5

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+14023159766

Visit website

La Isla

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

South Sioux City, Nebraska

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+14024048022

Visit website

Café Postale

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 98.5

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Closed

+14022845019

Visit website

Coffee Society Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 106.1

La Vista, Nebraska

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+14027620332

Visit website

Chirpy's Play Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 106.1

Papillion, Nebraska

Hours: 8:30 am–6 pm

+14028307626

Visit website

Edge of the Universe Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 98.5

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14029906064

Visit website

Omaha Tower Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 98.5

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+14025022850

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 98.5

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 98.5

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 98.5

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 98.5

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

South Sioux City, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 98.5

Omaha, NE

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Sioux City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006360986

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 7.6

Sioux City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

The Old Market

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 98.5

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 10 am–1:30 pm

+14023464445

Visit website

Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 98.5

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+14025996565

Visit website

Lewis & Clark Landing at The RiverFront

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 98.5

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+14025996565

Visit website

Museum Of Shadows

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 98.5

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 2–10 pm

+14028857557

Visit website

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters and Visitor Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 98.5

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+14026611804

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 102.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 129 East, US 20 East, US 75 North: Iowa

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 129 East, US 20 East, US 75 North: Iow...
5
3.7 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 75 Business

Take the exit onto US 75 Business toward I 29 South: Council Bluffs, Sioux Gateway Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 29 South: Council Bluffs, Sioux Gatewa...
5
94.3 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Take the exit toward I 480 West, US 6 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 480 West, US 6 West
5
99.8 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | I 80

Merge onto I 80

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
102.8 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Keep slight left at fork toward 72nd Street south

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit 449 Toward 72nd Street south

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.59 one way

$33.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.21 $36.42
premium $4.89 $20.42 $40.84
diesel $5.61 $23.43 $46.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.8 0 $11.14 $5.09
Efficient EV 26.5 0 $9.28 $4.24
EV Truck/SUV 42.4 0 $14.85 $6.79

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

South Sioux City, NE

Night in South Sioux City on Saturday

Local time

11:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

La Vista, NE

Night in La Vista on Saturday

Local time

11:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Logan, IA

53 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 4m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 108-mile journey, with a highway share of 0%. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads and intersections rather than extended periods on the interstate. While there isn't a defined 'longest stretch' provided, the 'turn-heavy' profile indicates frequent changes in direction and speed. The drive will likely feel more engaged than a simple highway cruise, requiring your attention as you transition through various local thoroughfares.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 90.6 mi on US 75 Business.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 75 Business and I 480. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 106.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles (US 75 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 106.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 90.6 miles on US 75 Business. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at La Vista, NE before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NE can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles (US 75 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at La Vista, NE before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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