Origin
Pershing, IA
Morning in Pershing on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pershing, IA to Melcher-Dallas, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Melcher-Dallas, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pershing, IA to Melcher-Dallas, IA covers 18.8 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Highway G76, Highway G76, IA 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on County Highway G76. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 18.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Highway G76 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
953 ft
801 ft
Total Climb
229 ft
Total Descent
170 ft
Highest Point
953 ft
~17.4 mi in
Elevation Range
152 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 1.6 miles in near IA 5.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pershing, IA to Melcher-Dallas, IA is easy. At 36m with 14% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (IA 5): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (CR G76 / County Highway G76): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 17.8 miles (CR S45 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
IA 5
At end of road, turn left onto IA 5
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR G76 / County Highway G76
Turn sharp right onto CR G76 / County Highway G76
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
17.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
CR S45 / South Main Street
Turn right onto CR S45 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Highway G76 | 9.4 mi | 16m |
| Highway G76 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| IA 5 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Highway G62 | 1.6 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Polk Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Highway G76
— 9.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pershing, IA and Melcher-Dallas, IA.
1
Start on Polk Street
154 ft
·
6 sec
·
Polk Street
2
Continue on Highway G62
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway G62
3
At end of road, turn left onto IA 5
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
IA 5
4
Turn sharp right onto CR G76
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
County Highway G76
5
Continue on CR G76
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
County Highway G76
6
Continue on CR G76
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway G76
7
Continue on CR G76
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
County Highway G76
8
Turn right onto CR S45
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
9
Continue on CR S45
471 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northeast Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
CR S45
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.94 one way
$5.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.23 | $6.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Melcher-Dallas, IA
Morning in Melcher-Dallas on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
1 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
36m 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 Pershing, IA to Melcher-Dallas, IA covers 18.8 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Highway G76, Highway G76, IA 5. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 miles from Pershing, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.94 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.
The drive from Pershing, IA to Melcher-Dallas, IA is easy. At 36m with 14% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (IA 5): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (CR G76 / County Highway G76): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 17.8 miles (CR S45 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pershing, IA to Melcher-Dallas, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 801 ft to 953 ft elevation with about 229 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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