Origin
Anthon, IA
Evening in Anthon on Wednesday
Local time
6:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anthon, IA to Sloan, IA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
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
Trip Overview
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.
Main 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 |
Longest stretch:
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
— 14.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anthon, IA and Sloan, IA.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto IA 31
12 mi
·
17 min
·
South Fox Avenue
3
Turn right onto IA 141
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on IA 141
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
5
Continue on IA 141
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Billings Street
6
Continue on IA 141
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
7
Turn right onto CR K45; K42
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Johnson
8
Turn right onto Evans Street
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Evans Street
9
Arrive at destination
Evans Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 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.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IA 31 / South Fox Avenue
Turn left onto IA 31 / South Fox Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
12.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
IA 141 / West Main Street
Turn right onto IA 141 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
27.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
CR K45; K42 / Johnson
Turn right onto CR K45; K42 / Johnson
Navigation decision point
4
28 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Evans Street
Turn right onto Evans Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.67 one way
$9.34 round trip
$4.22/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| premium | $5.18 | $5.73 | $11.47 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sloan, IA
Evening in Sloan on Wednesday
Local time
6:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
40m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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.
Driving Effort
2/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,339 ft
1,068 ft
Total Climb
273 ft
Total Descent
316 ft
Highest Point
1,339 ft
~16 mi in
Elevation Range
272 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Anthon, IA
Full guide →Arriving in Sloan, IA
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sloan, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
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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