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Trip from Pleasantville, IA to Swan, IA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

11m

Distance

8.1 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 11m ★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m ★

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

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Downtown Pleasantville, IA, IA

Pleasantville, IA

Tom Fisk

Downtown Swan, IA, IA

Swan, IA

Mark A Jenkins

Trip Overview

Pleasantville to Swan is 8.1 miles and takes about 11 minutes via State Highway 5, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Iowa. It's a quick hop that offers a straightforward travel experience, ideal for those who prefer minimal time on the road. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between two points without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 5 4.7 mi 5m
State Highway 316 1.9 mi 2m
Coolidge Street 0.9 mi 2m
East Jasper Street 0.4 mi <1m
County Highway G40 0.2 mi <1m
South Washington Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 5 — 4.7 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasantville, IA and Swan, 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 · 21 sec · County Highway G40
4

Turn right onto IA 5

4.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 5
5

Turn right onto IA 316

1.9 mi · 2 min · State Highway 316
6

Turn right onto Coolidge Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Coolidge Street
7

Arrive at destination

Coolidge Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.2 — 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 | CR G40 / East Jasper Street

Turn right onto CR G40 / East Jasper Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | IA 5 / State Highway 5

Turn right onto IA 5 / State Highway 5

Navigation decision point

3
5.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | IA 316 / State Highway 316

Turn right onto IA 316 / State Highway 316

Navigation decision point

3
7.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | Coolidge Street

Turn right onto Coolidge Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.35 one way

$2.70 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.47 $2.94
premium $5.26 $1.68 $3.35
diesel $6.18 $1.97 $3.94

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, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.4 0 $0.85 $0.39
Efficient EV 2 0 $0.71 $0.32
EV Truck/SUV 3.2 0 $1.13 $0.52

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 Oct 17, 2026

Origin

Pleasantville, IA

Afternoon in Pleasantville on Saturday

Local time

12:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

33°F

Areas Of Frost

WNW 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:49AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:49AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Destination

Swan, IA

Afternoon in Swan on Saturday

Local time

12:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

33°F

Areas Of Frost

WNW 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:49AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:49AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

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

11m 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 route is mostly highway, with 82% of the drive on paved roads. You'll encounter your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving for 4.7 miles on State Highway 5. The final portion of your drive will transition from highway to surface roads, including Coolidge Street as you approach Swan.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on State Highway 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 5 and State Highway 316. 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 11m 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 0.6 miles (IA 5 / State Highway 5): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (IA 316 / State Highway 316): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

946 ft 773 ft

Total Climb

97 ft

Total Descent

235 ft

Highest Point

946 ft

~3.5 mi in

Elevation Range

173 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Pleasantville, IA

Full guide →

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 11m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on State Highway 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 0.6 miles (IA 5 / State Highway 5): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (IA 316 / State Highway 316): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Swan, 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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