How far is Pella, IA from Pershing, IA?
The driving distance from Pella, IA to Pershing, IA is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Marion County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pella and Pershing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pella and Pershing.
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Start on Washington Street
12 m · 9 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Oskaloosa Street
1185 ft · 26 sec · Oskaloosa Street
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Turn right onto Clark Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Clark Street
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Continue on 228th Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · 228th Avenue
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Turn right onto Keokuk Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Keokuk Drive
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Continue on Highway T17
4 mi · 7 min · Highway T17
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Continue on County Highway T17
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Highway T17
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Turn sharp right onto Pierce Drive
1.2 mi · 5 min · Pierce Drive
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Turn right onto 192nd Place
1065 ft · 47 sec · 192nd Place
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Turn left onto Pierce Drive
1.3 mi · 5 min · Pierce Drive
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Continue on A Avenue
659 ft · 34 sec · A Avenue
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Turn left onto 185th Place
2649 ft · 2 min · 185th Place
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Turn left onto Polk Street
47 m · 7 sec · Polk Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Polk Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pella and Pershing.
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.
Highway T17
Continue on Highway T17
3.96 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pella and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Pershing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pella to Pershing?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Harvey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Pella and 7.6 miles from Pershing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pella and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Pershing.
Stop Ideas Near Harvey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
1882 City Hall and Fire Station
Pella City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harvey.
Ottumwa station
Osceola
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pella and Pershing. Straight-line distance: 11.05 mi (17.79 km).
#1 Pella
City in Marion County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 10,266 |
| Coordinates | 41.4080500, -92.9163100 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pershing
Pershing is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2630500, -93.0063100 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pershing (-93.00631, 41.26305)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
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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