How far is Pershing, IA from Pella, IA?

The driving distance from Pershing, IA to Pella, IA is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
15.23 mi
00h 29m
Flight
11.05 mi
17.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.05 mi
Kilometers
17.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.23 mi
Kilometers
24.51 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pella
Sat, Apr 18, 4:18 AM CDT
Return by in Pershing
Sat, Apr 18, 4:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pershing
2026-04-18T03:48
Arrive Pella
Sat, Apr 18, 4:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pershing
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
Harvey
IA

Human settlement in Marion County, Iowa, United States of America

From Pershing
7.6 mi
00h 14m
To Pella
7.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pershing and Pella.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pershing and Pella.

  1. 1

    Start on Polk Street

    47 m · 9 sec · Polk Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 185th Place

    2649 ft · 2 min · 185th Place

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto A Avenue

    659 ft · 29 sec · A Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Pierce Drive

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Pierce Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 192nd Place

    1389 ft · 1 min · 192nd Place

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pierce Drive

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Pierce Drive

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto County Highway T17

    3 mi · 5 min · County Highway T17

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway T17

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Highway T17

  9. 9

    Continue on Keokuk Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Keokuk Drive

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 228th Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · 228th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South Clark Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Clark Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Oskaloosa Street

    1185 ft · 26 sec · Oskaloosa Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pershing and Pella.

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Highway T17
3.01 mi · 20%
Highway T17
2.91 mi · 19%
228th Avenue
2.54 mi · 17%
Pierce Drive
2.44 mi · 16%
Keokuk Drive
1.32 mi · 9%
South Clark Street
1.18 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

County Highway T17

Turn sharp left onto County Highway T17

3.01 mi · 00h 05m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harvey
00h 14m from Pershing
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Pershing and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pella.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pershing to Pella?

The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 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?

Harvey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Pershing and 7.6 miles from Pella.

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 7:30 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 Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Pershing and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pella.

Stop Ideas Near Harvey

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 Harvey and the surrounding midpoint area.
1882 City Hall and Fire Station
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

1882 City Hall and Fire Station

Pella , IA
604 Main St, Pella, IA 50219
Historical place museum
Pella City Hall
Meeting point 5.9 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 Harvey.

RAIL

Ottumwa station

54 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Osceola

77 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pershing and Pella. Straight-line distance: 11.05 mi (17.79 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Pershing

Pershing is a place in Iowa, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.2630500, -93.0063100
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Pella

#2 Pella

City in Marion County, Iowa, United States

Population10,266
Coordinates41.4080500, -92.9163100
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Polk Street (-93.00631, 41.262944)
End: Washington Street (-92.91631, 41.408058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.03 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.07
1.08 gal · 4.06 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pershing and Pella. The current time is 03:48:38.

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.