How far is it from Luther, IA, to Pleasant Hill, IA, ?

The distance between Luther, IA, and Pleasant Hill, IA, is 40 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Luther, IA, to Pleasant Hill, IA, ?

The drive from Luther, IA, to Pleasant Hill, IA, takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Luther, IA, to Pleasant Hill, IA, ?

The fastest route from Luther, IA, to Pleasant Hill, IA, covers 40 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is Pleasant Hill, IA from Luther, IA?

Pleasant Hill, IA lies roughly to the south-east of Luther, IA.

Which towns do you pass between Luther, IA and Pleasant Hill, IA?

Towns on the route from Luther, IA to Pleasant Hill, IA include Granger, Polk City, Grimes, Windsor Heights, Altoona.

Are there charging stations between Luther, IA and Pleasant Hill, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Luther, IA to Pleasant Hill, IA, including Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA) (350 kW); Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA) (350 kW); Kum & Go - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 72.

Luther, IA Pleasant Hill, IA

Distance: 40 miDuration: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Luther, IA to Pleasant Hill, IA takes about 1 h 5 min via IA 415. The distance is 40 mi. The straight-line distance is 32 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kelley, IA, Polk City, IA, Urbandale, IA, Windsor Heights, IA, Pleasant Hill, IA. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 40 mi

1 Depart left onto 1st Avenue 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left onto Boone Street 1 mi
3 Turn right 8 mi
4 Turn left onto Northwest Madrid Drive 7 mi
5 Continue straight onto North Broadway Street 2 mi
6 Turn right onto South 3rd Street 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Northwest Polk City Drive 5 mi
8 Continue straight onto Northwest 35th Street 2 mi
9 Continue straight onto Northwest 78th Avenue 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Southwest Oralabor Road 2 mi
11 Turn right onto Southwest State Street 2 mi
12 Continue straight onto Northwest 2nd Street 3 mi
13 Turn left 1 mi

14 Merge slightly left 1 mi
15 Continue straight 1 mi
16 Keep slightly left 4 mi
17 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
18 Merge slightly left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway 4 mi
19 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
20 Turn left onto East University Avenue 1 mi
21 Turn right onto Northeast 60th Street 1 mi
22 At end of road, turn left onto East Oakwood Drive 56 yd
23 Turn right onto Northeast 60th Street 109 yd
24 Turn right onto Robin Road 1 mi
25 Turn left onto Hillside Drive 1 mi
26 Arrive left

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The return trip from Pleasant Hill, IA to Luther, IA covers roughly the same distance, 40 mi.

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Charging points along the way

72 chargers

Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA)CCS · 4365 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50310350 kW
Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA)CCS · 10151 University Ave, Clive, IA, 50325350 kW
Kum & Go - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 5050 Northwest 2nd Street, Des Moines, IA, 50313250 kW
Kum & Go - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1430 1st Avenue North, Altoona, IA, 50009250 kW
DEWEY FORD POWER LINK 2CCS · 3055 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA, 50021150 kW

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Pleasant Hill, IA → Colo, IA36 mi · 55 min Pleasant Hill, IA → Ames, IA38 mi · 50 min Pleasant Hill, IA → Fraser, IA61 mi · 1 h 25 min Pleasant Hill, IA → Altoona, IA7 mi · 15 min Pleasant Hill, IA → Des Moines, IA8 mi · 20 min Pleasant Hill, IA → Bondurant, IA10 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Luther, IA, {fromState} to Pleasant Hill, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Luther, IA, {fromState} and Pleasant Hill, IA, {toState} is 40 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Luther, IA, {fromState} to Pleasant Hill, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Luther, IA, {fromState} to Pleasant Hill, IA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Luther, IA, {fromState} to Pleasant Hill, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Luther, IA, {fromState} to Pleasant Hill, IA, {toState} covers 40 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Pleasant Hill, IA from Luther, IA?: Pleasant Hill, IA lies roughly to the south-east of Luther, IA.
Which towns do you pass between Luther, IA and Pleasant Hill, IA?: Towns on the route from Luther, IA to Pleasant Hill, IA include Granger, Polk City, Grimes, Windsor Heights, Altoona.
Are there charging stations between Luther, IA and Pleasant Hill, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Luther, IA to Pleasant Hill, IA, including Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA) (350 kW); Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA) (350 kW); Kum & Go - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 72.

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