How far is Sergeant Bluff, IA from Sloan, IA?
The driving distance from Sergeant Bluff, IA to Sloan, IA is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sergeant Bluff and Sloan.
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Start on 4th Street
37 m · 11 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto E Street
1273 ft · 58 sec · E Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 1st Street
2524 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto I 29 South
1849 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
147 m · 10 sec
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Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Johnson
1515 ft · 38 sec · Johnson
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Turn right onto Evans Street
83 m · 13 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 Sergeant Bluff 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.
I 29 South
Merge slight left
13 mi · 00h 14m
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 Sergeant Bluff and Sunny near Sloan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sergeant Bluff to Sloan?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Salix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Sergeant Bluff and 7.8 miles from Sloan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sergeant Bluff and Sunny near Sloan.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sergeant Bluff and Sloan. Straight-line distance: 13.58 mi (21.85 km).
#1 Sergeant Bluff
City in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 5,119 |
| Coordinates | 42.4038800, -96.3586400 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.92 | $5.83 |
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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