How far is Pershing, IA from Melcher-Dallas, IA?
The driving distance from Pershing, IA to Melcher-Dallas, IA is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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A city located in the state of Iowa.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pershing and Melcher-Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pershing and Melcher-Dallas.
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Start on Polk Street
47 m · 7 sec · Polk Street
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Continue on Highway G62
1.6 mi · 6 min · Highway G62
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76
959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76
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Continue on County Highway G76
6.7 mi · 12 min · County Highway G76
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Continue on Highway G76
4.2 mi · 7 min · Highway G76
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Continue on County Highway G76
2.5 mi · 4 min · County Highway G76
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Northeast Main Street
144 m · 10 sec · Northeast Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pershing and Melcher-Dallas.
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 Highway G76
Continue on County Highway G76
6.72 mi · 00h 12m
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 near Melcher-Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pershing to Melcher-Dallas?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Indiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Pershing and 8.2 miles from Melcher-Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Pershing and Chance Rain Showers near Melcher-Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Indiana
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 Indiana.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pershing and Melcher-Dallas. Straight-line distance: 12.49 mi (20.1 km).
#1 Pershing
Pershing is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2630500, -93.0063100 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Melcher-Dallas
City in Marion County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,236 |
| Coordinates | 41.2250000, -93.2413200 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northeast Main Street (-93.2418, 41.225005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
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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