Origin
Lawton, IA
Afternoon in Lawton on Sunday
Local time
4:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawton, IA to Sloan, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawton, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Sloan, IA
Josef Traxler
Trip Overview
Lawton, IA to Sloan, IA is 20.6 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Dallas Avenue and Highway 20, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Iowa, making it an easy local excursion. Expect a straightforward drive that’s more about navigating local roads than covering vast distances. It’s a quick hop, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Avenue | 10.6 mi | 18m |
| Delaware Avenue | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Highway 20 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Bronson Blacktop | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Old Highway 141 | 1 mi | 1m |
| 280th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 220th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Johnson | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dallas Avenue
— 10.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton, IA and Sloan, IA.
1
Start on CR K49
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cedar Street
2
Turn right onto US 20
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 20
3
Turn left onto K42
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Delaware Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on K42
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Maple Street
5
Continue on K42
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Front Street
6
Continue on D38; K42
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronson Blacktop
7
Turn left onto D25; K42
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Highway 141
8
Turn right onto K42
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
220th Street
9
Turn left onto K42
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Dallas Avenue
10
At end of road, turn right onto D51; K42
190 ft
·
8 sec
·
250th Street
11
Turn left onto K42
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Dallas Avenue
12
Continue on D53; K42
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
280th Street
13
Turn left onto K42
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Dallas Avenue
14
Continue on CR K45; K42
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Johnson
15
Turn left onto 4th Street
116 ft
·
10 sec
·
4th Street
16
Turn left onto Evans Street
90 ft
·
3 sec
·
Evans Street
17
Arrive at destination
Evans Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
K42 / Delaware Avenue
Turn left onto K42 / Delaware Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
D25; K42 / Old Highway 141
Turn left onto D25; K42 / Old Highway 141
Navigation decision point
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
K42 / 220th Street
Turn right onto K42 / 220th Street
Navigation decision point
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
D51; K42 / 250th Street
At end of road, turn right onto D51; K42 / 250th Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
K42 / Dallas Avenue
Turn left onto K42 / Dallas Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Sunday
Local time
4:00 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
34m 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 a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you’ll be making frequent adjustments rather than cruising on a straight highway. Only about 12% of the journey involves highway driving, so most of your time will be spent on more localized roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.6 miles on Dallas Avenue. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with plenty of changes in direction as you navigate between Lawton and Sloan.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on Dallas Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near K42 / Delaware Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (K42 / Delaware Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (D25; K42 / Old Highway 141): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (K42 / 220th Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on Dallas Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.7 miles (K42 / Delaware Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (D25; K42 / Old Highway 141): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (K42 / 220th Street): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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