Origin
Hamilton, IA
Late night in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, IA to Pershing, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Hamilton, IA to Pershing, IA is 10.1 miles and takes about 22 minutes via IA 5, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive keeps you within the Midwest, specifically traversing the state of Iowa. You'll find this route to be a straightforward, highway-focused journey, ideal for a quick trip between these two points. Given its brevity, this is an excellent option for a segment of a larger road trip or a simple local excursion where efficiency is key.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IA 5 | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| 185th Place | 3 mi | 11m |
| Wabash Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Polk Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IA 5
— 6.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, IA and Pershing, IA.
1
Start on CR T23
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wabash Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto IA 5
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
IA 5
3
Turn right onto 185th Place
3.0 mi
·
11 min
·
185th Place
4
Turn right onto Polk Street
154 ft
·
6 sec
·
Polk Street
5
Arrive at destination
Polk Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 10.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IA 5
At end of road, turn right onto IA 5
Navigation decision point
3
7.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
185th Place
Turn right onto 185th Place
Navigation decision point
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Polk Street
Turn right onto Polk Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.58 one way
$3.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pershing, IA
Late night in Pershing on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 64% of the mileage on main roads like IA 5. You'll experience a consistent stretch of 6.5 miles on IA 5, offering a steady pace. The journey transitions between highway and local roads, including 185th Place and Wabash Drive, providing a varied but manageable driving experience. Expect a straightforward path that prioritizes direct travel over complex navigation.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on IA 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IA 5 and 185th Place. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near IA 5.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hamilton, IA to Pershing, IA is easy. At 22m with 64% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (IA 5): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (185th Place): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (Polk Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on IA 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (IA 5): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (185th Place): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (Polk Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pershing, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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