Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sloan, IA
Josef Traxler
Correctionville, IA
Alex GR
Sloan, IA to Correctionville, IA is 35.8 miles and takes about 51m via George P. Soumas Memorial Highway and State Highway 31, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Iowa, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward trip, primarily on surface roads, making it a simple addition to a larger itinerary or a quick local excursion. Given its brevity, you won't need an overnight stay, leaving you plenty of time for other activities.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| George P. Soumas Memorial Highway | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| North Hickory Street | 12.7 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 31 | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| 160th Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Billings Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Johnson | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Driftwood Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sloan, IA and Correctionville, IA.
Start on Evans Street
At end of road, turn left onto CR K45; K42
Turn left onto IA 141
Continue on IA 141
Continue on IA 141
Continue on IA 141
Turn left onto IA 31
Continue on IA 31
Continue on IA 31; CR D22
Continue on CR D22; L36
Turn left onto Driftwood Street
At end of road, turn right onto 5th Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Sloan, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 35.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto CR K45; K42 / Johnson
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto IA 141 / George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto IA 31 / North Hickory Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Driftwood Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.97 one way
$11.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| premium | $5.25 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $8.85 | $17.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Afternoon in Sloan on Friday
Local time
1:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Correctionville on Friday
Local time
1:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Partly Cloudy
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 mostly surface roads, with only an 18% share of highway driving. You'll cruise on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway for a longest stretch of 14.5 miles before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a more rural feel as you navigate through Iowa's landscape. The shift from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you proceed.
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 CR K45; K42 / Johnson.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sloan, IA to Correctionville, IA is easy. At 51m with 18% 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 (CR K45; K42 / Johnson): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (IA 141 / George P. Soumas Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (IA 31 / North Hickory Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
375 ft
Total Descent
322 ft
Highest Point
1,361 ft
~12.8 mi in
Elevation Range
296 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). 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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