How far is Sioux City, IA from Sloan, IA?
The driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Sloan, IA is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux City and Sloan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux City and Sloan.
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Start on the route
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto 9th Street
990 ft · 46 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1594 ft · 55 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
794 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Floyd Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Floyd Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 29 South
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
19.4 mi · 21 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 Sioux City 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
19.4 mi · 00h 21m
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 Sioux City and Sunny near Sloan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux City to Sloan?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Sergeant Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Sioux City and 11.3 miles from Sloan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sioux City and Sunny near Sloan.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux City and Sloan. Straight-line distance: 20.45 mi (32.91 km).
#1 Sioux City
The second most populous city in Iowa.
| Population | 82,651 |
| Coordinates | 42.4999900, -96.4003100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
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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