How far is Melcher-Dallas, IA from Pleasantville, IA?
The driving distance from Melcher-Dallas, IA to Pleasantville, IA is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Warren County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melcher-Dallas and Pleasantville.
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Start on Northeast Main Street
141 m · 15 sec · Northeast Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto B Street Northwest
112 m · 10 sec · B Street Northwest
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Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest
141 m · 9 sec · 1st Street Northwest
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Continue on County Road S45
9.2 mi · 16 min · County Road S45
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Continue straight
621 ft · 8 sec
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Continue on State Highway 5
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 5
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Turn right onto County Highway G40
892 ft · 18 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 Melcher-Dallas 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.
County Road S45
Continue on County Road S45
9.18 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Melcher-Dallas and Sunny near Pleasantville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Melcher-Dallas to Pleasantville?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Sandyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Melcher-Dallas and 6.2 miles from Pleasantville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Melcher-Dallas and Sunny near Pleasantville.
Stop Ideas Near Sandyville
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 Sandyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melcher-Dallas and Pleasantville. Straight-line distance: 11.21 mi (18.04 km).
#1 Melcher-Dallas
City in Marion County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,236 |
| Coordinates | 41.2250000, -93.2413200 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
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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