Origin
Bussey, IA
Morning in Bussey on Saturday
Local time
6:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bussey, IA to Pershing, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Bussey, IA to Pershing, IA is 10 miles and takes about 23 minutes via County Road G71 and IA 5, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and the state of Iowa. It's a straightforward local drive that you can easily complete in under half an hour. Consider this route for a quick hop between nearby towns, perfect for a day trip or as a short leg of a longer journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with only 17% of the journey on highways. You'll primarily navigate on County Road G71, where the longest uninterrupted stretch measures 4.6 miles. Expect a dynamic driving experience with frequent turns and changes in road type. The drive will feel more like exploring rural Iowa than cruising on a major highway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road G71 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.2 miles in near Merrill Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Merrill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CR G71 / 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR G71 / West Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Merrill Street
Turn right onto Merrill Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR G71 / 2nd Street
At end of road, turn left onto CR G71 / 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR G71 / West Street
At end of road, turn right onto CR G71 / West Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
IA 5
At end of road, turn right onto IA 5
Navigation decision point
4
10 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Polk Street
Turn right onto Polk Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road G71 | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| 185th Place | 3 mi | 11m |
| IA 5 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Merrill Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Polk Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road G71
— 4.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bussey, IA and Pershing, IA.
1
Start on CR G71
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
5th Street
2
Turn right onto Merrill Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Merrill Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR G71
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
2nd Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto CR G71
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Street
5
Continue on CR G71
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road G71
6
At end of road, turn right onto IA 5
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
IA 5
7
Turn right onto 185th Place
3.0 mi
·
11 min
·
185th Place
8
Turn right onto Polk Street
154 ft
·
6 sec
·
Polk Street
9
Arrive at destination
Polk Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.56 one way
$3.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.72 | $3.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Pershing, IA
Morning in Pershing on Saturday
Local time
6:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
23m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bussey, IA to Pershing, IA covers 10 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road G71, 185th Place, IA 5. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 miles from Bussey, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Merrill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CR G71 / 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR G71 / West Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bussey, IA to Pershing, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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