How far is Hamilton, IA from Pleasantville, IA?

The driving distance from Hamilton, IA to Pleasantville, IA is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.2 mi
00h 37m
Flight
24.2 mi
38.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.2 mi
Kilometers
38.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.2 mi
Kilometers
45.39 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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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 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasantville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:17 AM CDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-18T06:39
Arrive Pleasantville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Knoxville
IA

City in and seat of Marion County, Iowa, United States

From Hamilton
14.1 mi
00h 18m
To Pleasantville
14.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 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 Hamilton and Pleasantville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Pleasantville.

  1. 1

    Start on Wabash Drive

    3089 ft · 1 min · Wabash Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    13.7 mi · 21 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    575 ft · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 5

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 5

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Highway G40

    892 ft · 18 sec · County Highway G40

  7. 7

    Continue on West Jasper Street

    2212 ft · 50 sec · West Jasper Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    29 m · 4 sec · South Washington Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wabash Drive
11.5 mi · 41%
State Highway 5
2.24 mi · 8%
West Jasper Street
0.42 mi · 1%
County Highway G40
0.17 mi · 1%
South Washington Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

13.7 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knoxville
00h 18m from Hamilton
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Hamilton 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 Hamilton to Pleasantville?

The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Hamilton and 14.1 miles from Pleasantville.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers near Pleasantville.

Stop Ideas Near Knoxville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Knoxville and the surrounding midpoint area.
1882 City Hall and Fire Station
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

1882 City Hall and Fire Station

Pella , IA
604 Main St, Pella, IA 50219
Historical place museum
Pella City Hall
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Pella City Hall

Pella , IA
825 Broadway St, Pella, IA 50219
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Osceola

63 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Ottumwa station

67 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Creston

109 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Pleasantville. Straight-line distance: 24.2 mi (38.94 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States

Population135
Coordinates41.1691700, -92.9032600
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Pleasantville

#2 Pleasantville

City in Marion County, Iowa

Population1,714
Coordinates41.3858300, -93.2693700
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-92.90326, 41.16917)
End: Pleasantville (-93.26937, 41.38583)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.77 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.54
2 gal · 7.54 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.77 $7.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.25 $8.51
Premium $4.65 $4.65 $9.31
Diesel $5.30 $5.30 $10.61

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 Hamilton and Pleasantville. The current time is 06:39:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.