How far is Lawton, IA from Sloan, IA?
The driving distance from Lawton, IA to Sloan, IA is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawton and Sloan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton and Sloan.
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Start on Cedar Street
1142 ft · 39 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Highway 20
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 20
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
4.3 mi · 6 min · Delaware Avenue
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Continue on Maple Street
1615 ft · 50 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Front Street
1112 ft · 30 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Bronson Blacktop
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bronson Blacktop
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Turn left onto Old Highway 141
1.5 km · 1 min · Old Highway 141
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Turn right onto 220th Street
2257 ft · 1 min · 220th Street
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Turn left onto Dallas Avenue
3 mi · 7 min · Dallas Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 250th Street
58 m · 9 sec · 250th Street
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Turn left onto Dallas Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Dallas Avenue
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Continue on 280th Street
2473 ft · 44 sec · 280th Street
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Turn left onto Dallas Avenue
4.4 mi · 6 min · Dallas Avenue
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Continue on Johnson
1981 ft · 50 sec · Johnson
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Turn left onto 4th Street
35 m · 10 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Evans Street
28 m · 4 sec · Evans Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Evans Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawton and Sloan.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dallas Avenue
Turn left onto Dallas Avenue
4.4 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Lawton and Sunny near Sloan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawton to Sloan?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bronson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Lawton and 10.3 miles from Sloan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lawton and Sunny near Sloan.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Sloan. Straight-line distance: 17.13 mi (27.57 km).
#1 Lawton
Human settlement in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 979 |
| Coordinates | 42.4786000, -96.1839100 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sloan
Human settlement in Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
| Population | 996 |
| Coordinates | 42.2327700, -96.2280800 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sloan (-96.22808, 42.23277)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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