Origin
Pleasantville, IA
Night in Pleasantville on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasantville, IA to Hamilton, 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
28.1 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 41m
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.
Pleasantville, IA
Tom Fisk
Hamilton, IA
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Trip Overview
Pleasantville to Hamilton is 28.1 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 Iowa, moving you through the Midwest region. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick day trip or as a segment of a larger journey. You'll find it straightforward, with most of your time spent on a primary state highway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IA 5 | 27 mi | 35m |
| Wabash Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Jasper Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| County Highway G40 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IA 5
— 27 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasantville, IA and Hamilton, IA.
1
Start on South Washington Street
94 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Washington Street
2
Turn right onto CR G40
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Jasper Street
3
Continue on CR G40
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
County Highway G40
4
Turn left onto IA 5
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
IA 5
5
Turn left onto IA 5; IA 92
11 mi
·
11 min
·
IA 5; IA 92
6
Take the exit onto IA 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
IA 5
7
Turn right onto IA 5
13 mi
·
20 min
·
IA 5
8
Turn left onto CR T23
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wabash Drive
9
Arrive at destination
CR T23
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.6 — 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
|
CR G40 / East Jasper Street
Turn right onto CR G40 / East Jasper Street
Navigation decision point
3
13.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
IA 5
Take the exit onto IA 5
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
14.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
IA 5
Turn right onto IA 5
Navigation decision point
4
27.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
CR T23 / Wabash Drive
Turn left onto CR T23 / Wabash Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.82 | $9.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 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 | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $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
Hamilton, IA
Night in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
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
1 degrees warmer 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 drive is almost entirely highway, with 96% of the 28.1 miles on paved roads like IA 5. You'll experience a longest stretch of 27 miles on IA 5 before transitioning to surface streets like Wabash Drive and East Jasper Street for the final mile. Expect minimal traffic and a consistent cruising speed for the majority of your travel, with a brief shift to local roads at the end.
96% 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: 27 mi on IA 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IA 5 and Wabash Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR G40 / East Jasper 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 37m drive. You will face about 4 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 (CR G40 / East Jasper Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (IA 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.1 miles (IA 5): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 28.1 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 (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27 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: near the start (CR G40 / East Jasper Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (IA 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.1 miles (IA 5): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hamilton, 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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