How far is Sloan, IA from Moville, IA?

The driving distance from Sloan, IA to Moville, IA is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.34 mi
00h 35m
Flight
19.39 mi
31.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.39 mi
Kilometers
31.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.34 mi
Kilometers
56.87 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:21 AM CDT
Return by in Sloan
Sun, Apr 19, 3:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sloan
2026-04-19T02:45
Arrive Moville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sloan
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bronson
IA

City in Iowa

From Sloan
13.4 mi
00h 17m
To Moville
22 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sloan and Moville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sloan and Moville.

  1. 1

    Start on Evans Street

    28 m · 6 sec · Evans Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    35 m · 5 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Johnson

    1981 ft · 49 sec · Johnson

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dallas Avenue

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Dallas Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 280th Street

    2473 ft · 39 sec · 280th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Dallas Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Dallas Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 250th Street

    58 m · 10 sec · 250th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Dallas Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · Dallas Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 220th Street

    2257 ft · 42 sec · 220th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Old Highway 141

    1.5 km · 1 min · Old Highway 141

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bronson Blacktop

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bronson Blacktop

  12. 12

    Continue on West Front Street

    1112 ft · 31 sec · West Front Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1615 ft · 45 sec · Maple Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Delaware Avenue

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Delaware Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Highway 20

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 20

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    2212 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Jones Street

    720 ft · 30 sec · Jones Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    128 m · 14 sec · South 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sloan and Moville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dallas Avenue
10.6 mi · 30%
Highway 20
7.23 mi · 20%
Delaware Avenue
4.3 mi · 12%
Bronson Blacktop
1.14 mi · 3%
Old Highway 141
0.96 mi · 3%
280th Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 20

Turn right onto Highway 20

7.23 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bronson
00h 17m from Sloan
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sloan and Sunny near Moville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sloan to Moville?

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 13.4 miles from Sloan and 22 miles from Moville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sloan and Sunny near Moville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sloan and Moville. Straight-line distance: 19.39 mi (31.21 km).

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#1 Sloan

Human settlement in Woodbury County, Iowa, USA

Population996
Coordinates42.2327700, -96.2280800
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Moville

#2 Moville

City in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,651
Coordinates42.4888800, -96.0725200
Altitude359
CountryUnited States
Start: Evans Street (-96.228043, 42.23277)
End: North 2nd Street (-96.072419, 42.48888)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.32 $10.63
Premium $4.65 $5.82 $11.64
Diesel $5.30 $6.63 $13.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sloan and Moville. The current time is 02:45:40.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.