Origin
Sloan, IA
Afternoon in Sloan on Thursday
Local time
4:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sloan, IA to Sergeant Bluff, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
15.3 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 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
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 Sloan, IA to Sergeant Bluff, IA covers 15.3 miles and takes about 19m 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, Johnson for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.1 miles on I 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 19m highway drive covering 15.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 29 and George P. Soumas Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.1 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 13.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and George P. Soumas Memorial Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR K45; K42 / Johnson.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR K45; K42 / Johnson): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles (CR D38 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR K45; K42 / Johnson
At end of road, turn left onto CR K45; K42 / Johnson
Navigation decision point
6
14.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Sergeant Bluff, Sioux Gateway Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 141
Toward Sergeant Bluff, Sioux Gateway Airport
4
14.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CR D38 / 1st Street
Turn right onto CR D38 / 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
15 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
D Street
Turn left onto D Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
4th Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Sloan, IA to Sergeant Bluff, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Sioux Gateway Airport along the way.
Sioux Gateway Airport
14.4 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 13.1 mi | 14m |
| George P. Soumas Memorial Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Johnson | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| D Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Evans Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 13.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sloan, IA and Sergeant Bluff, IA.
1
Start on Evans Street
272 ft
·
16 sec
·
Evans Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR K45; K42
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Johnson
3
Turn slight right
168 ft
·
7 sec
4
Turn straight onto IA 141
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
6
Merge onto I 29
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 29
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 141
Toward Sergeant Bluff, Sioux Gateway Airport
8
Turn right onto CR D38
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
1st Street
9
Turn left onto D Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
D Street
10
Turn right onto 4th Street
515 ft
·
22 sec
·
4th Street
11
Arrive at destination
4th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 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 | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
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
Sergeant Bluff, IA
Afternoon in Sergeant Bluff on Thursday
Local time
4:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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 Sloan, IA to Sergeant Bluff, IA covers 15.3 miles and takes about 19m 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, Johnson. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Sloan, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.39 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 is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR K45; K42 / Johnson): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles (CR D38 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Sloan, IA to Sergeant Bluff, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Sioux Gateway Airport along the way.
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