Origin
Pella, IA
Late night in Pella on Saturday
Local time
4:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pella, 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
34m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 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 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 33m
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
Pella, IA to Pershing, IA is 15.2 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Highway T17, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within the Midwest region, specifically Iowa, making it a convenient local drive. Given its brief duration and straightforward path, this route is ideal for a quick trip without needing an overnight stay. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on local roads, perfect for a spontaneous excursion or a simple point-to-point trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 15.2 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway miles, meaning you'll be navigating a series of county roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4 miles on Highway T17. You'll be on local roads like 228th Avenue and Pierce Drive for most of the journey. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on local Iowa scenery without significant highway speeds or long, straightaways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway T17 is the longest continuous segment at about 4 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 IA 163 Bus / 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 34m 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 (IA 163 Bus / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Clark Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 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
|
IA 163 Bus / Main Street
Turn left onto IA 163 Bus / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Clark Street
Turn right onto Clark Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Pierce Drive
Turn sharp right onto Pierce Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
14.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
185th Place
Turn left onto 185th Place
Navigation decision point
4
15.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Polk Street
Turn left onto Polk Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway T17 | 4 mi | 6m |
| 228th Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Pierce Drive | 2.5 mi | 9m |
| County Highway T17 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Keokuk Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Clark Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 185th Place | 0.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Highway T17
— 4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pella, IA and Pershing, IA.
1
Start on Washington Street
40 ft
·
8 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn left onto IA 163 Bus
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on IA 163 Bus
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Oskaloosa Street
4
Turn right onto Clark Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Clark Street
5
Continue on CR T17
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
228th Avenue
6
Turn right onto CR T17
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Keokuk Drive
7
Continue on CR T17
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway T17
8
Continue on CR T17
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway T17
9
Turn sharp right onto Pierce Drive
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Pierce Drive
10
Turn right onto 192nd Place
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
192nd Place
11
Turn left onto Pierce Drive
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Pierce Drive
12
Continue on A Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
A Avenue
13
Turn left onto 185th Place
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
185th Place
14
Turn left onto Polk Street
154 ft
·
6 sec
·
Polk Street
15
Arrive at destination
Polk Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.38 one way
$4.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
4:04 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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pella, IA to Pershing, IA covers 15.2 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway T17, 228th Avenue, Pierce Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Pella, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.38 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 34m 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 (IA 163 Bus / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Clark Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (Pierce Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Pella, 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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