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Trip from Pella, IA to Pershing, IA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

34m

Distance

15.2 mi

24 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

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

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city in Marion County, Iowa, United States

Pella, IA

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Downtown Pershing, IA, IA

Pershing, IA

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Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Highway T17 — 4 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Washington Street

40 ft · 8 sec · Washington Street
2

Turn left onto IA 163 Bus

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Continue on IA 163 Bus

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Oskaloosa Street
4

Turn right onto Clark Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Clark Street
5

Continue on CR T17

2.5 mi · 4 min · 228th Avenue
6

Turn right onto CR T17

1.5 mi · 2 min · Keokuk Drive
7

Continue on CR T17

4.0 mi · 6 min · Highway T17
8

Continue on CR T17

1.8 mi · 3 min · County Highway T17
9

Turn sharp right onto Pierce Drive

1.2 mi · 4 min · Pierce Drive
10

Turn right onto 192nd Place

0.2 mi · 46 sec · 192nd Place
11

Turn left onto Pierce Drive

1.3 mi · 4 min · Pierce Drive
12

Continue on A Avenue

0.1 mi · 34 sec · A Avenue
13

Turn left onto 185th Place

0.5 mi · 2 min · 185th Place
14

Turn left onto Polk Street

154 ft · 6 sec · Polk Street
15

Arrive at destination

Polk Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

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.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | IA 163 Bus / Main Street

Turn left onto IA 163 Bus / Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | Clark Street

Turn right onto Clark Street

Navigation decision point

5
11.9 mi into trip | ~21m in | Pierce Drive

Turn sharp right onto Pierce Drive

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
14.7 mi into trip | ~32m in | 185th Place

Turn left onto 185th Place

Navigation decision point

4
15.2 mi into trip | ~34m in | Polk Street

Turn left onto Polk Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.36 one way

$4.71 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $2.58 $5.17
premium $4.93 $2.95 $5.90
diesel $5.60 $3.35 $6.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Sep 2, 2026

Origin

Pella, IA

Afternoon in Pella on Friday

Local time

1:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Partly Cloudy

S 7 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 1 at 11:49PM CDT until September 2 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 10:43PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Destination

Pershing, IA

Afternoon in Pershing on Friday

Local time

1:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Partly Cloudy

SSW 9 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 1 at 11:49PM CDT until September 2 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 10:43PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

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

34m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on 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 IA 163 Bus / 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 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

889 ft 706 ft

Total Climb

232 ft

Total Descent

229 ft

Highest Point

889 ft

~15.2 mi in

Elevation Range

182 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Maria's Tea Room

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Pella, IA

Cuisine: tea

Visit website

Brew Coffeehouse

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Pella, IA

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Smokey Row Coffee

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Pella, IA

Hours: Su 07:00-20:00; Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00

Visit website

Iris Coffee Company

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Pella, IA

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Windmill Cafe

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Pella, IA

Visit website

Starbucks

Cafe

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Su 05:00-21:00

Visit website

Butcher's Brewhuis Cafe & Event Venue

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

Pella, IA

Visit website

Big Acai Bowl

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Pella, IA

Visit website

Subway

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Pella, IA

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: 08:00-21:00

Visit website

DQ Grill & Chill

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

4min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Pella, IA

Cuisine: ice_cream;burger

Visit website

Nederlanders Tap & Golf

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Pella, IA

Cuisine: hot_dog;american

Hours: Mo 16:00-21:00; Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa...

Visit website

Clover Leaf

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Pella, IA

Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:30; Su off

Klokkenspel

Attraction

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Pella, IA

Jaycee Park

Park

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fire Station Museum

Museum

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

IA

Civil War Monument

Monument

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Tulip Toren

Monument

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Pella 155mm Howitzer

Monument

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Rolscreen Museum

Museum

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

IA

Vermeer Museum and Global Pavilion

Museum

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

IA

Country Inn & Suites

Hotel

Near the start, right off the route

4min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Pella, IA

Visit website

Super 8 Pella

Motel

Near the start, right off the route

4min in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Pella, IA

Visit website

Dutch Mill Inn

Motel

Near the start, right off the route

4min in 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

The Cheesemaker's Inn

Motel

Near the start, short detour

4min in 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

AmericInn Hotel & Suites Pella

Hotel

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Holiday Inn Express Pella

Hotel

Near the start, short detour

4min in 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Pella, IA

Full guide →

Founded 1847

Pella is a town in Central Iowa.

Top landmarks

  • • Dominie Henry P. Scholte House — historic house
  • • William Van Asch House-Huibert Debooy Commercial Room — historic house

Arriving in Pershing, IA

Full guide →

Founded 1845

Top landmarks

  • • Marion County Courthouse — courthouse in Marion County, Iowa
  • • Hammond Covered Bridge — building in Iowa, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4 miles on 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 (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.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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