How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Pleasantville, IA?

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Pleasantville, IA is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.24 mi
02h 35m
Flight
94.24 mi
151.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.24 mi
Kilometers
151.66 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.24 mi
Kilometers
204.78 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasantville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:52 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Sat, Apr 18, 1:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive Pleasantville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Rapids
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brooklyn
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Cedar Rapids
63.5 mi
01h 17m
To Pleasantville
63.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Rapids and Pleasantville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Pleasantville.

  1. 1

    Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    17 m · 3 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Tiffany Drive Northeast

    537 ft · 25 sec · Tiffany Drive Northeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast

    653 ft · 31 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 29th Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Coldstream Avenue Northeast

    628 ft · 22 sec · Coldstream Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    21.5 mi · 25 min · Avenue of the Saints

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Des Moines

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe

    1632 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  13. 13

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 14

    8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 14

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Highway G40

    4.4 mi · 8 min · County Highway G40

  16. 16

    Continue on County Highway S45

    2.6 mi · 5 min · County Highway S45

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway G40

    1 mi · 2 min · Highway G40

  18. 18

    Continue on East Jasper Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Jasper Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    29 m · 4 sec · South Washington Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Rapids and Pleasantville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
74.5 mi · 59%
Avenue of the Saints
21.5 mi · 17%
State Highway 14
19 mi · 15%
County Highway G40
4.4 mi · 3%
County Highway S45
2.61 mi · 2%
29th Street Northeast
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

73.8 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
94.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooklyn
01h 17m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Rapids and Chance Rain Showers near Pleasantville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Pleasantville?

The road trip is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.5 miles from Cedar Rapids and 63.7 miles from Pleasantville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Rapids and Chance Rain Showers near Pleasantville.

Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brooklyn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brooklyn.

RAIL

Ottumwa station

79 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

113 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Pleasantville. Straight-line distance: 94.24 mi (151.66 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Pleasantville

#2 Pleasantville

City in Marion County, Iowa

Population1,714
Coordinates41.3858300, -93.2693700
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Pleasantville (-93.26937, 41.38583)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
17 L · about $16.93
Round trip
$33.86
8.98 gal · 34 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.93 $33.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.10 $38.19
Premium $4.65 $20.90 $41.79
Diesel $5.30 $23.81 $47.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Pleasantville. The current time is 08:17:04.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.