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Trip from Harvey, 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

21m

Distance

8 mi

13 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Harvey, IA, IA

Harvey, IA

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Downtown Pershing, IA, IA

Pershing, IA

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Trip Overview

Harvey, IA to Pershing, IA is 8 miles and takes about 21 minutes via County Highway T17, Pierce Drive, and IA 92, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short drive connecting two points within the Midwest region, specifically within Iowa. Expect a local road experience that's more about navigating community connections than covering vast distances. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick transition or a short excursion, offering a straightforward path without extensive travel time. It's a simple hop across the landscape, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
County Highway T17 3 mi 5m
Pierce Drive 2.5 mi 9m
IA 92 0.8 mi <1m
185th Place 0.5 mi 2m
216th Place 0.4 mi 1m
Main Street 0.4 mi 1m
192nd Place 0.2 mi <1m
A Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: County Highway T17 — 3 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harvey, IA and Pershing, IA.

1

Start on 5th Street

32 ft · 6 sec · 5th Street
2

Turn left onto Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Continue on 216th Place

0.4 mi · 1 min · 216th Place
4

Turn right onto IA 92

0.8 mi · 58 sec · IA 92
5

Turn left onto CR T17

3.0 mi · 5 min · County Highway T17
6

Turn sharp right onto Pierce Drive

1.2 mi · 4 min · Pierce Drive
7

Turn right onto 192nd Place

0.2 mi · 46 sec · 192nd Place
8

Turn left onto Pierce Drive

1.3 mi · 4 min · Pierce Drive
9

Continue on A Avenue

0.1 mi · 34 sec · A Avenue
10

Turn left onto 185th Place

0.5 mi · 2 min · 185th Place
11

Turn left onto Polk Street

154 ft · 6 sec · Polk Street
12

Arrive at destination

Polk Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | CR T17 / County Highway T17

Turn left onto CR T17 / County Highway T17

Navigation decision point

5
4.6 mi into trip | ~8m in | Pierce Drive

Turn sharp right onto Pierce Drive

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
7.4 mi into trip | ~19m in | 185th Place

Turn left onto 185th Place

Navigation decision point

4
8 mi into trip | ~21m in | Polk Street

Turn left onto Polk Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.25 one way

$2.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.37 $2.75
premium $4.89 $1.54 $3.08
diesel $5.61 $1.77 $3.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.4 0 $0.84 $0.38
Efficient EV 2 0 $0.70 $0.32
EV Truck/SUV 3.2 0 $1.12 $0.51

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Harvey, IA

Late night in Harvey on Sunday

Local time

2:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pershing, IA

Late night in Pershing on Sunday

Local time

2:28 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

21m 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 characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you’ll be making frequent adjustments rather than cruising on a consistent highway. With only about 10% of the journey on major highways, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3 miles on County Highway T17, so be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with many turns. This drive will likely feel more like navigating through rural towns and countryside rather than a typical highway journey, offering a close-up view of the local Iowa landscape.

Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on County Highway T17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (CR T17 / County Highway T17): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (Pierce Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3 miles on County Highway T17. 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (CR T17 / County Highway T17): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (Pierce Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

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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