Origin
Sergeant Bluff, IA
Afternoon in Sergeant Bluff on Thursday
Local time
4:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sergeant Bluff, IA to Sloan, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
20m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sergeant Bluff, IA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Sergeant Bluff, IA to Sloan, IA covers 15.7 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 29, George P. Soumas Memorial Highway, 1st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on I 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 20m highway drive covering 15.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 29 and George P. Soumas Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 13 miles on I 29.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 13 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and George P. Soumas Memorial Highway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near E Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (E Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR D38 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
E Street
Turn left onto E Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR D38 / 1st Street
At end of road, turn right onto CR D38 / 1st Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I 29 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 29 South
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR K45; K42 / Johnson
Turn left onto CR K45; K42 / Johnson
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 13 mi | 14m |
| George P. Soumas Memorial Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Johnson | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| E Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Evans Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 13 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sergeant Bluff, IA and Sloan, IA.
1
Start on 4th Street
121 ft
·
10 sec
·
4th Street
2
Turn left onto E Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
E Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR D38
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 29 South
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 29
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 29
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
7
Keep slight left at fork
483 ft
·
10 sec
8
Continue on IA 141
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
9
Turn left onto CR K45; K42
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Johnson
10
Turn right onto Evans Street
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Evans Street
11
Arrive at destination
Evans Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sloan, IA
Afternoon in Sloan on Thursday
Local time
4:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sergeant Bluff, IA to Sloan, IA covers 15.7 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 29, George P. Soumas Memorial Highway, 1st Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Sergeant Bluff, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (E Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR D38 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sergeant Bluff, IA to Sloan, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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