How far is it from Canton, SD, to Emerson, NE, ?

The distance between Canton, SD, and Emerson, NE, is 103 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Canton, SD, to Emerson, NE, ?

The drive from Canton, SD, to Emerson, NE, takes approximately 1 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Canton, SD, to Emerson, NE, ?

The fastest route from Canton, SD, to Emerson, NE, covers 103 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 55 min.

Which direction is Emerson, NE from Canton, SD?

Emerson, NE lies roughly to the south of Canton, SD.

Which roads does the route from Canton, SD to Emerson, NE follow?

The drive from Canton, SD to Emerson, NE mainly follows US 18, NE 35. The longest single stretch is 65 mi on US 18.

Which towns do you pass between Canton, SD and Emerson, NE?

Towns on the route from Canton, SD to Emerson, NE include Harrisburg, Vermillion, Sioux City.

Are there charging stations between Canton, SD and Emerson, NE?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Canton, SD to Emerson, NE, including Fareway Store #022 (Sioux City, IA) (350 kW); Casey's General Store - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); COV CITY HALL PRINCETON ST (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 19.

Canton, SD Emerson, NE

Distance: 103 miDuration: 1 h 55 min

Driving from Canton, SD to Emerson, NE takes about 1 h 55 min via US 18. The distance is 103 mi. The straight-line distance is 72 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in North Sioux City, SD, Dakota City, NE. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 103 mi

1 Depart right 6 yd
2 Turn left onto North Grant Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto East 5th Street 3 mi
4 Continue straight onto US Highway 18 9 mi
5 Take exit left 65 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Continue straight 43 yd
8 Keep slightly right 1 mi
9 Turn right onto Wesley Parkway 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Dakota Avenue 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Highway 77 3 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Merge slightly left 3 mi

14 Turn left onto Highway 110 3 mi
15 Turn right onto Highway 35 18 mi
16 Turn left onto Highway 9 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto North Main Street 1 mi
18 Turn left onto East 1st Street 31 yd
19 Arrive right onto East 1st Street

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The return trip from Emerson, NE to Canton, SD covers roughly the same distance, 103 mi.

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Charging points along the way

19 chargers

Fareway Store #022 (Sioux City, IA)CCS · 4040 War Eagle Drive, Sioux City, IA, 51109350 kW
Casey's General Store - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 4727 Southern Hills Drive, Sioux City, IA, 51106250 kW
COV CITY HALL PRINCETON STCCS, CHAdeMO · 1314 Princeton Ave, Vermillion, SD, 57069150 kW
HYUNDAI STORE HYUNDAI NCCS, CHAdeMO · 4601-25 Singing Hills Blvd, Sioux City, IA, 51106150 kW
SCKIA SCKIA 1 ABBCCS · 3701 Singing Hills Blvd, Sioux City, IA, 51106150 kW

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Emerson, NE → Sioux City, IA31 mi · 40 min Emerson, NE → Uehling, NE48 mi · 1 h 10 min Emerson, NE → Thurston, NE9 mi · 15 min Emerson, NE → Wakefield, NE10 mi · 15 min Emerson, NE → Hubbard, NE13 mi · 20 min Emerson, NE → Pender, NE13 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Canton, SD, {fromState} to Emerson, NE, {toState}?: The distance between Canton, SD, {fromState} and Emerson, NE, {toState} is 103 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Canton, SD, {fromState} to Emerson, NE, {toState}?: The drive from Canton, SD, {fromState} to Emerson, NE, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Canton, SD, {fromState} to Emerson, NE, {toState}?: The fastest route from Canton, SD, {fromState} to Emerson, NE, {toState} covers 103 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 55 min.
Which direction is Emerson, NE from Canton, SD?: Emerson, NE lies roughly to the south of Canton, SD.
Which roads does the route from Canton, SD to Emerson, NE follow?: The drive from Canton, SD to Emerson, NE mainly follows US 18, NE 35. The longest single stretch is 65 mi on US 18.
Which towns do you pass between Canton, SD and Emerson, NE?: Towns on the route from Canton, SD to Emerson, NE include Harrisburg, Vermillion, Sioux City.
Are there charging stations between Canton, SD and Emerson, NE?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Canton, SD to Emerson, NE, including Fareway Store #022 (Sioux City, IA) (350 kW); Casey's General Store - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); COV CITY HALL PRINCETON ST (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 19.

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