How far is Sloan, IA from Sergeant Bluff, IA?
The driving distance from Sloan, IA to Sergeant Bluff, IA is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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 Sloan and Sergeant Bluff.
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Start on Evans Street
83 m · 16 sec · Evans Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Johnson
1371 ft · 33 sec · Johnson
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Turn slight right
51 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
1 km · 55 sec · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sergeant Bluff, Sioux Gateway Airport
1606 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1353 ft · 50 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto D Street
1275 ft · 46 sec · D Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
157 m · 23 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sloan and Sergeant Bluff.
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.
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
Merge slight left
13.1 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 Sloan and Sunny near Sergeant Bluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sloan to Sergeant Bluff?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 7.6 miles from Sloan and 7.6 miles from Sergeant Bluff.
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 1.8 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 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sloan and Sunny near Sergeant Bluff.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sloan and Sergeant Bluff. Straight-line distance: 13.58 mi (21.85 km).
#1 Sloan
Human settlement in Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
| Population | 996 |
| Coordinates | 42.2327700, -96.2280800 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sergeant Bluff
City in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 5,119 |
| Coordinates | 42.4038800, -96.3586400 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: 4th Street (-96.35864, 42.40386)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 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 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
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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