Origin
Pershing, IA
Late night in Pershing on Saturday
Local time
5:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pershing, IA to Pleasantville, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18.9 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pershing, IA
Zülfü Demir📸
Pleasantville, IA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Pershing, IA to Pleasantville, IA covers 18.9 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IA 5, State Highway 5, Highway G62 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.3 miles on IA 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 27m highway drive covering 18.9 miles, with most of the trip on IA 5 and State Highway 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.3 miles on IA 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IA 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
930 ft
790 ft
Total Climb
318 ft
Total Descent
295 ft
Highest Point
930 ft
~14.9 mi in
Elevation Range
140 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IA 5 and State Highway 5. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near IA 5.
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 27m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (IA 5): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (IA 5): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
IA 5
At end of road, turn right onto IA 5
Navigation decision point
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
IA 5
Take the ramp onto IA 5
Navigation decision point
3
16 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
3
18.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CR G40 / County Highway G40
Turn right onto CR G40 / County Highway G40
Navigation decision point
4
18.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
South Washington Street
Turn left onto South Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IA 5 | 14.3 mi | 17m |
| State Highway 5 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Highway G62 | 1.6 mi | 6m |
| West Jasper Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| County Highway G40 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Polk Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IA 5
— 14.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pershing, IA and Pleasantville, 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 right onto IA 5
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
IA 5
4
Take the ramp onto IA 5
11 mi
·
12 min
·
IA 5
5
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
6
Continue on IA 5
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 5
7
Turn right onto CR G40
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
County Highway G40
8
Continue on CR G40
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Jasper Street
9
Turn left onto South Washington Street
94 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Washington Street
10
Arrive at destination
South Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.5 mi from Pershing, IA · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.5 miles from Pershing, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pleasantville, IA
The final approach into Pleasantville, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pleasantville, IA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.87 one way
$5.74 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| premium | $4.80 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
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, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
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
Pleasantville, IA
Late night in Pleasantville on Saturday
Local time
5:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Indiana, IA
9 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
27m 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 Pleasantville, IA covers 18.9 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IA 5, State Highway 5, Highway G62. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 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 $2.87 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 27m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (IA 5): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (IA 5): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Pershing, IA to Pleasantville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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