Origin
Harvey, IA
Late night in Harvey on Saturday
Local time
3:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harvey, 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
21m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
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
Harvey, IA to Pershing, IA is 8 miles and takes about 21 minutes via County Highway T17, Pierce Drive, and IA 92, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short drive connecting two points within the Midwest region, specifically within Iowa. Expect a local road experience that's more about navigating community connections than covering vast distances. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick transition or a short excursion, offering a straightforward path without extensive travel time. It's a simple hop across the landscape, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you’ll be making frequent adjustments rather than cruising on a consistent highway. With only about 10% of the journey on major highways, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3 miles on County Highway T17, so be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with many turns. This drive will likely feel more like navigating through rural towns and countryside rather than a typical highway journey, offering a close-up view of the local Iowa landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Highway T17 is the longest continuous segment at about 3 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 early in the drive near Main 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 21m 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (CR T17 / County Highway T17): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (Pierce Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
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 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR T17 / County Highway T17
Turn left onto CR T17 / County Highway T17
Navigation decision point
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Pierce Drive
Turn sharp right onto Pierce Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
185th Place
Turn left onto 185th Place
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Polk Street
Turn left onto Polk Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Highway T17 | 3 mi | 5m |
| Pierce Drive | 2.5 mi | 9m |
| IA 92 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| 185th Place | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| 216th Place | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 192nd Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| A Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Highway T17
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harvey, IA and Pershing, IA.
1
Start on 5th Street
32 ft
·
6 sec
·
5th Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on 216th Place
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
216th Place
4
Turn right onto IA 92
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
IA 92
5
Turn left onto CR T17
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway T17
6
Turn sharp right onto Pierce Drive
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Pierce Drive
7
Turn right onto 192nd Place
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
192nd Place
8
Turn left onto Pierce Drive
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Pierce Drive
9
Continue on A Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
A Avenue
10
Turn left onto 185th Place
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
185th Place
11
Turn left onto Polk Street
154 ft
·
6 sec
·
Polk Street
12
Arrive at destination
Polk Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 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 | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
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
Late night in Pershing on Saturday
Local time
3:30 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
21m 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 Harvey, IA to Pershing, IA covers 8 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Highway T17, Pierce Drive, IA 92. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4 miles from Harvey, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.25 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 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (CR T17 / County Highway T17): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (Pierce Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Harvey, 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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