How far is Pleasant Hill, IA from Marshalltown, IA?
The driving distance from Pleasant Hill, IA to Marshalltown, IA is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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City in Story County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Hill and Marshalltown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hill and Marshalltown.
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Start on Doanes Park Road
19 m · 7 sec · Doanes Park Road
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Turn right onto South Pleasant Hill Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · South Pleasant Hill Boulevard
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Turn right onto Maple Drive
929 ft · 39 sec · Maple Drive
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Turn left onto North Hickory Boulevard
112 m · 7 sec · North Hickory Boulevard
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Turn right onto East University Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · East University Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 56th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast 56th Street
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Continue on East 56th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 56th Street
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Continue on 34th Avenue Southwest
1.6 mi · 3 min · 34th Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Hubbell Avenue
2881 ft · 53 sec · Hubbell Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Hubbell Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hubbell Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Hubbell Road
35.2 mi · 42 min · Northeast Hubbell Road
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Continue on Marshalltown Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Marshalltown Boulevard
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Continue on West Lincolnway
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Lincolnway
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Continue on West Madison Street
1644 ft · 38 sec · West Madison Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
2231 ft · 46 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2675 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 3rd Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · North 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Hill and Marshalltown.
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.
Northeast Hubbell Road
Continue on Northeast Hubbell Road
35.2 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Pleasant Hill and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Marshalltown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Hill to Marshalltown?
The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Collins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Pleasant Hill and 27.2 miles from Marshalltown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.83 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Pleasant Hill and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Marshalltown.
Stop Ideas Near Collins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Hill and Marshalltown. Straight-line distance: 45.03 mi (72.47 km).
#1 Pleasant Hill
American city in Iowa
| Population | 10,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.5838800, -93.5199400 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marshalltown
City in Marshal County, Iowa
| Population | 26,736 |
| Coordinates | 42.0494300, -92.9079800 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 3rd Avenue (-92.908043, 42.04943)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.42 | $16.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
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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