How far is Des Moines, IA from Pleasantville, IA?
The driving distance from Des Moines, IA to Pleasantville, IA is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Warren and Polk counties in the U.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Des Moines and Pleasantville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Moines and Pleasantville.
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Start on East University Avenue
147 m · 39 sec · East University Avenue
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Turn uturn onto East University Avenue
530 ft · 18 sec · East University Avenue
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
876 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on East 6th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East 6th Street
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Continue on Southeast 6th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast 6th Street
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Turn left onto Indianola Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Indianola Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Southeast 14th Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Southeast 14th Street
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Continue on Southridge Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Southridge Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1680 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
2.2 mi · 2 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
16.7 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto County Highway G40
988 ft · 20 sec · County Highway G40
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Continue on West Jasper Street
2212 ft · 50 sec · West Jasper Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
29 m · 4 sec · South Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Moines and Pleasantville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
IA 5 South
Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
16.7 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Pleasantville?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Des Moines and 13.7 miles from Pleasantville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Des Moines and Chance Rain Showers near Pleasantville.
Stop Ideas Near Carlisle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carlisle.
Osceola
Creston
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Des Moines and Pleasantville. Straight-line distance: 23 mi (37.02 km).
#1 Des Moines
The capital of Iowa.
| Population | 212,312 |
| Coordinates | 41.6005400, -93.6091100 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pleasantville
City in Marion County, Iowa
| Population | 1,714 |
| Coordinates | 41.3858300, -93.2693700 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasantville (-93.26937, 41.38583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.51 | $9.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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