How far is Pershing, IA from Bussey, IA?
The driving distance from Pershing, IA to Bussey, IA is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
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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
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Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pershing and Bussey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pershing and Bussey.
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Start on Polk Street
47 m · 12 sec · Polk Street
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Turn left onto 185th Place
3 mi · 12 min · 185th Place
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto County Road G71
4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road G71
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Continue on West Street
1132 ft · 28 sec · West Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
665 ft · 15 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Merrill Street
1037 ft · 26 sec · Merrill Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1100 ft · 22 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pershing and Bussey.
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 G71
Turn left onto County Road G71
4.56 mi · 00h 08m
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 then Sunny leaving Pershing and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bussey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pershing to Bussey?
The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Marysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Pershing and 5 miles from Bussey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Pershing and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bussey.
Stop Ideas Near Marysville
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 Marysville.
Ottumwa station
Osceola
Creston
Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pershing and Bussey. Straight-line distance: 7.59 mi (12.22 km).
#1 Pershing
Pershing is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2630500, -93.0063100 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bussey
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 406 |
| Coordinates | 41.2044500, -92.8827000 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: 5th Street (-92.8827, 41.204512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
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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