Origin
Hamilton, IA
Night in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, IA to Pleasantville, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, IA
cottonbro studio
Pleasantville, IA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Hamilton, IA to Pleasantville, IA is 28.2 miles and takes about 37 minutes via IA 5, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Iowa. Given its brief duration, it's perfect for a quick excursion or as a connection to a longer itinerary. You'll find the drive straightforward, making it an easy addition to your travel plans without requiring extensive preparation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IA 5 | 24.7 mi | 32m |
| State Highway 5 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Wabash Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Jasper Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| County Highway G40 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IA 5
— 24.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, IA and Pleasantville, IA.
1
Start on CR T23
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wabash Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto IA 5
14 mi
·
20 min
·
IA 5
3
Take the ramp onto IA 5
11 mi
·
12 min
·
IA 5
4
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
5
Continue on IA 5
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 5
6
Turn right onto CR G40
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
County Highway G40
7
Continue on CR G40
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Jasper Street
8
Turn left onto South Washington Street
94 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Washington Street
9
Arrive at destination
South Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 28.2 — 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
4
14.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
IA 5
Take the ramp onto IA 5
Navigation decision point
3
25.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
3
27.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
CR G40 / County Highway G40
Turn right onto CR G40 / County Highway G40
Navigation decision point
4
28.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
South Washington Street
Turn left onto South Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.41 one way
$8.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Pleasantville, IA
Night in Pleasantville on Saturday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 almost entirely highway, with 95% of the 28.2 miles on roads like IA 5 and State Highway 5. You'll experience a long stretch of 24.7 miles on IA 5 without significant interruptions. The final 0.3 miles on Wabash Drive will transition you off the main highway, likely bringing you into a more local road setting as you approach Pleasantville.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.7 mi on IA 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IA 5 and State Highway 5. 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 Pleasantville, IA is easy. At 37m with 95% 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 14.3 miles (IA 5): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.7 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 14.3 miles (IA 5): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pleasantville, 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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