Pleasant Hill, IA Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Pleasant Hill, IA is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 89 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Pleasant Hill, IA spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
185.8 mi
Dubuque, IA
Quickest Drive
22m
West Des Moines, IA
Plan Around Pleasant Hill, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Pleasant Hill, IA
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Driving from Pleasant Hill, IA
The typical drive from Pleasant Hill, IA covers about 89 miles and takes around 1h 49m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 186 miles (3h 45m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Pleasant Hill, IA include Dubuque, IA (185.8 mi, 3h 45m), Cedar Rapids, IA (117.4 mi, 2h 24m), Iowa City, IA (112.3 mi, 2h 8m), Ankeny, IA (16.8 mi, 26m), and West Des Moines, IA (12.3 mi, 22m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 89-mile trip from Pleasant Hill, IA, budget about $13 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Pleasant Hill, IA and 1 routes heading into Pleasant Hill, IA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 186 miles.
The longest mapped route from Pleasant Hill, IA covers 186 miles and takes approximately 3h 45m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.
The average route from Pleasant Hill, IA runs about 89 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 49m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 89-mile trip from Pleasant Hill, IA costs roughly $13 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Pleasant Hill, IA include Dubuque, IA, Cedar Rapids, IA, Iowa City, IA and Ankeny, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Pleasant Hill, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,796
Median Income
$86,890
Median Home Value
$284,100
Median Age
41.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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