Sergeant Bluff, IA Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Sergeant Bluff, IA is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 208-mile quick runs to 363-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Sergeant Bluff, IA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
363 mi
Bettendorf, IA
Quickest Drive
3h 43m
Ankeny, IA
Plan Around Sergeant Bluff, IA
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Trips from Sergeant Bluff, IA
Driving from Sergeant Bluff, IA
Expect an average of 285 miles and about 5h 22m behind the wheel when leaving Sergeant Bluff, IA. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 363 miles (6h 38m), while the shortest is just 208 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Sergeant Bluff, IA include Bettendorf, IA (363 mi, 6h 38m) and Mason City, IA (207.7 mi, 4h 6m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.92 per gallon. For the typical 285-mile trip from Sergeant Bluff, IA, budget about $44 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Sergeant Bluff, IA and 5 routes heading into Sergeant Bluff, IA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 208 to 363 miles.
The longest mapped route from Sergeant Bluff, IA covers 363 miles and takes approximately 6h 38m. Shorter options start at just 208 miles.
The average route from Sergeant Bluff, IA runs about 285 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 22m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.92/gallon for regular), the average 285-mile trip from Sergeant Bluff, IA costs roughly $44 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Sergeant Bluff, IA include Bettendorf, IA and Mason City, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Sergeant Bluff, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,090
Median Income
$122,610
Median Home Value
$287,600
Median Age
36.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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