Origin
Pershing, IA
Afternoon in Pershing on Saturday
Local time
2:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pershing, IA to Harvey, 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 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pershing, IA
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Harvey, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pershing, IA to Harvey, IA covers 8 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Highway T17, Pierce Drive, IA 92 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3 miles on County Highway T17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Highway T17 | 3 mi | 5m |
| Pierce Drive | 2.4 mi | 9m |
| IA 92 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| 185th Place | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 216th Place | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 192nd Place | 0.3 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 Pershing, IA and Harvey, IA.
1
Start on Polk Street
154 ft
·
9 sec
·
Polk Street
2
Turn right onto 185th Place
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
185th Place
3
At end of road, turn right onto A Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
A Avenue
4
Continue on Pierce Drive
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Pierce Drive
5
Turn right onto 192nd Place
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
192nd Place
6
Turn left onto Pierce Drive
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Pierce Drive
7
Turn sharp left onto CR T17
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway T17
8
Turn right onto IA 92
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
IA 92
9
Turn left onto 216th Place
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
216th Place
10
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto 5th Street
32 ft
·
1 sec
·
5th Street
12
Arrive at destination
5th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
185th Place
Turn right onto 185th Place
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
A Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto A Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CR T17 / County Highway T17
Turn sharp left onto CR T17 / County Highway T17
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
IA 92
Turn right onto IA 92
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
5th Street
Turn right onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
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
Harvey, IA
Afternoon in Harvey on Saturday
Local time
2:00 PM
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.
What kind of drive is this?
8 mi in 21m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on County Highway T17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near 185th Place.
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 (185th Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (A Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (CR T17 / County Highway T17): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on County Highway T17. 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: near the start (185th Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (A Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (CR T17 / County Highway T17): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harvey, IA before heading back.
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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