How far is Sloan, IA from Lawton, IA?
The driving distance from Sloan, IA to Lawton, IA is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sloan and Lawton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sloan and Lawton.
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Start on Evans Street
28 m · 6 sec · Evans Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
35 m · 5 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Johnson
1981 ft · 49 sec · Johnson
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Turn right onto Dallas Avenue
4.4 mi · 6 min · Dallas Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 280th Street
2473 ft · 39 sec · 280th Street
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Continue on Dallas Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Dallas Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 250th Street
58 m · 10 sec · 250th Street
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Turn left onto Dallas Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Dallas Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 220th Street
2257 ft · 42 sec · 220th Street
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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 Bronson Blacktop
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bronson Blacktop
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Continue on West Front Street
1112 ft · 31 sec · West Front Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1615 ft · 45 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Delaware Avenue
4.3 mi · 6 min · Delaware Avenue
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Turn right onto Highway 20
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 20
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
1243 ft · 42 sec · Cedar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sloan and Lawton.
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 right 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 Sloan and Sunny near Lawton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sloan to Lawton?
The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 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?
Bronson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Sloan and 19 miles from Lawton.
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 12.1 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 $3.88 one way or $7.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sloan and Sunny near Lawton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sloan and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 17.13 mi (27.57 km).
#1 Sloan
Human settlement in Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
| Population | 996 |
| Coordinates | 42.2327700, -96.2280800 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawton
Human settlement in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 979 |
| Coordinates | 42.4786000, -96.1839100 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Street (-96.183844, 42.4786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.46 | $10.93 |
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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