How far is Pleasantville, IA from Pella, IA?
The driving distance from Pleasantville, IA to Pella, IA is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
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 Jasper County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasantville and Pella.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasantville and Pella.
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Start on South Washington Street
29 m · 9 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Jasper Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Jasper Street
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Continue on Highway G40
1 mi · 2 min · Highway G40
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Continue on County Highway S45
2.6 mi · 5 min · County Highway S45
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Turn straight onto County Highway G40
4.4 mi · 8 min · County Highway G40
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 14
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14
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Turn right onto County Highway G28
8.9 mi · 16 min · County Highway G28
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Continue on Washington Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasantville and Pella.
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 G28
Turn right onto County Highway G28
8.9 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Pleasantville and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Pella.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pleasantville to Pella?
The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Pleasantville and 11.1 miles from Pella.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:22 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 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pleasantville and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Pella.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
1882 City Hall and Fire Station
Monroe City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.
Osceola
Ottumwa station
Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasantville and Pella. Straight-line distance: 18.36 mi (29.55 km).
#1 Pleasantville
City in Marion County, Iowa
| Population | 1,714 |
| Coordinates | 41.3858300, -93.2693700 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pella
City in Marion County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 10,266 |
| Coordinates | 41.4080500, -92.9163100 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Street (-92.91631, 41.408058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.16 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
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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