Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anthon, IA
Dany Castrejon
Sloan, IA
Josef Traxler
Anthon to Sloan is 28.1 miles and takes about 40 minutes via George P. Soumas Memorial Highway, South Fox Avenue, and Billings Street, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Iowa, making it a straightforward local excursion. Given its brevity, it’s perfect for a quick drive or as a segment of a larger Iowa road trip. You'll be on familiar ground for the entirety of this drive, which is mostly surface roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| George P. Soumas Memorial Highway | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| South Fox Avenue | 12.3 mi | 17m |
| Billings Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Johnson | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Evans Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Anthon, IA and Sloan, IA.
Start on East Main Street
Turn left onto IA 31
Turn right onto IA 141
Continue on IA 141
Continue on IA 141
Continue on IA 141
Turn right onto CR K45; K42
Turn right onto Evans Street
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto IA 31 / South Fox Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto IA 141 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR K45; K42 / Johnson
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Evans Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.15 one way
$8.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Anthon on Monday
Local time
7:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Clear
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 9:08PM CDT until July 20 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Destination
Evening in Sloan on Monday
Local time
7:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 9:08PM CDT until July 20 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any limited-access highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 14.5 miles on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway. You can expect a more local driving experience, with frequent intersections and lower speed limits compared to interstate travel. The entire 28.1 miles will feel like you're cruising through towns and rural areas rather than high-speed transit.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near IA 31 / South Fox Avenue.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Anthon, IA to Sloan, IA is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IA 31 / South Fox Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (IA 141 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.7 miles (CR K45; K42 / Johnson): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
273 ft
Total Descent
316 ft
Highest Point
1,339 ft
~16 mi in
Elevation Range
272 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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