Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pella, IA
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Pershing, IA
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Pella, IA to Pershing, IA is 15.2 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Highway T17, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within the Midwest region, specifically Iowa, making it a convenient local drive. Given its brief duration and straightforward path, this route is ideal for a quick trip without needing an overnight stay. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on local roads, perfect for a spontaneous excursion or a simple point-to-point trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway T17 | 4 mi | 6m |
| 228th Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Pierce Drive | 2.5 mi | 9m |
| County Highway T17 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Keokuk Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Clark Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 185th Place | 0.5 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pella, IA and Pershing, IA.
Start on Washington Street
Turn left onto IA 163 Bus
Continue on IA 163 Bus
Turn right onto Clark Street
Continue on CR T17
Turn right onto CR T17
Continue on CR T17
Continue on CR T17
Turn sharp right onto Pierce Drive
Turn right onto 192nd Place
Turn left onto Pierce Drive
Continue on A Avenue
Turn left onto 185th Place
Turn left onto Polk Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto IA 163 Bus / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Clark Street
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp right onto Pierce Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn left onto 185th Place
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Polk Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| premium | $5.18 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Pella on Wednesday
Local time
6:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in Pershing on Wednesday
Local time
6:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway miles, meaning you'll be navigating a series of county roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4 miles on Highway T17. You'll be on local roads like 228th Avenue and Pierce Drive for most of the journey. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on local Iowa scenery without significant highway speeds or long, straightaways.
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 IA 163 Bus / Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m 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 (IA 163 Bus / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Clark Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (Pierce Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
232 ft
Total Descent
229 ft
Highest Point
889 ft
~15.2 mi in
Elevation Range
182 ft
Founded 1847
Pella is a town in Central Iowa.
Top landmarks
Founded 1845
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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