How far is Pleasant Hill, IA from Waukee, IA?
The driving distance from Pleasant Hill, IA to Waukee, IA is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk 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 Waukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hill and Waukee.
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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
2253 ft · 60 sec · South Pleasant Hill Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fairview Drive
2694 ft · 1 min · Fairview Drive
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Continue on Dean Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Dean Avenue
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Turn right onto East 30th Street
3274 ft · 1 min · East 30th Street
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East University Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-235 west
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John MacVicar Freeway
9.1 mi · 12 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North, I 80 East: Minneapolis, Chicago
2325 ft · 57 sec · Ramp 72 E
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Merge slight left onto I-35 north, I-80 east: Chicago, Minneapolis
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6
1530 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Hickman Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Hickman Road
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1119 ft · 34 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Ashworth Drive
43 m · 5 sec · Ashworth Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ashworth Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Hill and Waukee.
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.
John MacVicar Freeway
Merge slight left onto John MacVicar Freeway
9.12 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 Pleasant Hill and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Waukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Hill to Waukee?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Windsor Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Pleasant Hill and 13.5 miles from Waukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 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 Waukee.
Stop Ideas Near Windsor Heights
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 Waukee. Straight-line distance: 18.97 mi (30.53 km).
#1 Pleasant Hill
American city in Iowa
| Population | 10,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.5838800, -93.5199400 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waukee
City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 26,166 |
| Coordinates | 41.6116600, -93.8852300 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashworth Drive (-93.885151, 41.611761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
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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