How far is Pleasantville, IA from Des Moines, IA?
The driving distance from Pleasantville, IA to Des Moines, IA is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Warren and Polk counties in the U.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasantville and Des Moines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasantville and Des Moines.
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Start on South Washington Street
29 m · 6 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Jasper Street
2212 ft · 44 sec · East Jasper Street
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Continue on County Highway G40
892 ft · 21 sec · County Highway G40
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Turn right onto State Highway 5
17 mi · 20 min · State Highway 5
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North: Des Moines
2559 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Southridge Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southridge Boulevard
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Continue on Southeast 14th Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Southeast 14th Street
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Turn slight left onto Indianola Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Indianola Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast 6th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast 6th Street
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Continue on East 6th Street
1433 ft · 37 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto East Locust Street
150 m · 15 sec · East Locust Street
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
30 m · 9 sec · East University Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East University Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasantville and Des Moines.
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.
State Highway 5
Turn right onto State Highway 5
17 mi · 00h 20m
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 leaving Pleasantville and Chance Rain Showers near Des Moines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pleasantville to Des Moines?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Pleasantville and 15.7 miles from Des Moines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pleasantville and Chance Rain Showers near Des Moines.
Stop Ideas Near Carlisle
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 Carlisle.
Osceola
Creston
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasantville and Des Moines. Straight-line distance: 23 mi (37.02 km).
#1 Pleasantville
City in Marion County, Iowa
| Population | 1,714 |
| Coordinates | 41.3858300, -93.2693700 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Des Moines
The capital of Iowa.
| Population | 212,312 |
| Coordinates | 41.6005400, -93.6091100 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: East University Avenue (-93.609114, 41.600425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.46 | $10.93 |
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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