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Trip from Indiana, 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

29m

Distance

22 mi

35 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m

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

Downtown Indiana, IA, IA

Indiana, IA

Kelly

Downtown Pleasantville, IA, IA

Pleasantville, IA

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Indiana, IA to Pleasantville, IA is 22 miles and takes about 29 minutes via IA 5, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip within the Midwest, making it perfect for a quick excursion. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained state highways. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous drive or as a connecting leg between other destinations. Plan for a simple journey with minimal logistical hurdles.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
IA 5 17 mi 21m
State Highway 5 2.2 mi 2m
County Highway G76 2 mi 3m
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 — 17 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indiana, IA and Pleasantville, IA.

1

Start on CR G76

1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76
2

Continue on CR G76

0.2 mi · 26 sec · County Highway G76
3

Turn sharp left onto IA 5

6.1 mi · 9 min · IA 5
4

Take the ramp onto IA 5

11 mi · 12 min · IA 5
5

Turn right

0.1 mi · 7 sec
6

Continue on IA 5

2.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 5
7

Turn right onto CR G40

0.2 mi · 17 sec · County Highway G40
8

Continue on CR G40

0.4 mi · 49 sec · West Jasper Street
9

Turn left onto South Washington Street

94 ft · 4 sec · South Washington Street
10

Arrive at destination

South Washington Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 22 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2 mi into trip | ~3m in | IA 5

Turn sharp left onto IA 5

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
8.1 mi into trip | ~12m in | IA 5

Take the ramp onto IA 5

Navigation decision point

3
19 mi into trip | ~25m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

3
21.4 mi into trip | ~27m in | CR G40 / County Highway G40

Turn right onto CR G40 / County Highway G40

Navigation decision point

4
22 mi into trip | ~29m in | South Washington Street

Turn left onto South Washington Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.44 one way

$6.88 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.78 $7.55
premium $4.89 $4.23 $8.47
diesel $5.61 $4.86 $9.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.6 0 $2.31 $1.06
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.92 $0.88
EV Truck/SUV 8.8 0 $3.08 $1.41

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Indiana, IA

Night in Indiana on Saturday

Local time

11:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pleasantville, IA

Night in Pleasantville on Saturday

Local time

11:41 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

19 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

29m 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 predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the journey utilizing major roadways like IA 5 and County Highway G76. Expect a smooth, efficient travel experience for the most part. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17 miles along IA 5, allowing for a consistent pace. The road maintains a consistent character throughout, offering a practical and direct path between your starting and ending points. It's designed for getting you there without much fuss.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17 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 2 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 Indiana, IA to Pleasantville, IA is easy. At 29m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (IA 5): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.1 miles (IA 5): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles: Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 22 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17 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 2 miles (IA 5): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.1 miles (IA 5): Navigation decision point; at 19 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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