A tow in Washington, Iowa starts from $114 with us. That covers the hook-up and the first stretch of the trip. Longer distance, winching, after-crash work, storage, the hour and the weather can raise it. Tell us the pickup spot and the drop-off, and we give you the total and the timing before you agree.
Tow Truck, Towing and Winch-Outs in Washington, Iowa, 24/7
Call (319) 212-5673 for a tow truck in Washington, Iowa: Washington Iowa Roadside tows from $114, 24/7. We also winch cars out of ditches on Washington, Henry, Keokuk and Louisa county roads, from $120. You hear the full price and how long it should take before a truck turns onto your road.
| Service | From-price |
|---|---|
| Towing | from $114 |
Prices shown are starting prices. Availability, the hour, the distance, the weather and the kind of vehicle can raise the final price. You hear that final price on the phone, before help is sent.
Prices last checked November 2026.
We pick up 24/7, day and night. You hear the price and timing first, then we send help.
Tell us the town, the highway and the nearest mile marker or cross street.
Key takeaways
- A tow in Washington, Iowa starts from $114; a winch-out from a ditch starts from $120.
- Distance is part of every tow price, so tell us where the car should end up.
- Washington County does no snow removal or salting on its posted Area Service B roads.
- Mount Pleasant to Washington is 31.6 road miles on a computed OSRM route.
What is included?
The tow takes your car, SUV, pickup or van to the shop, the dealer or your own driveway, your pick. A flatbed or a wheel-lift is used, depending on the vehicle. The from-price pays for the hook-up and the first part of the trip. Extra miles, winching, work at a crash scene and storage add to it, and you hear the total on the phone first.
Tow truck prices between Mount Pleasant and Washington
Give us both ends of the trip, such as a shop in Washington or a dealer in Mount Pleasant. The distance sets part of the price. A computed OSRM route between the centres of Mount Pleasant and Washington is 31.6 road miles, about 43 minutes. We quote a tow that long on the call, for that exact trip.
Winch-outs from ditches, gravel and B roads
Washington County posts signs where its Area Service B roads begin, warning of a lower level of maintenance. On them the county does no snow or ice removal, sanding, salting or regular blading. Their bridges and culverts are not kept able to carry legal loads.
Keokuk County has 913 miles of secondary road, and most of it is unpaved. That is 715 miles of gravel, 98 miles of Class B dirt road and 100 miles of pavement, with 170 bridges.
Slid off one of them? Tell us the road, whether it is gravel or dirt, and whether the car sits in mud, snow or a soft shoulder. A winch-out starts from $120.
When the Washington, Louisa and Keokuk county plows stop
Washington County's road crews work weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. County plowing does not normally run from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. Plows can also be pulled off when blowing snow makes visibility hazardous. Paved routes are opened to two lanes first.
On gravel, the county aims first for one lane to every occupied home on Level A routes. It may leave a road shut while wind keeps drifting it, and it does not plow to dry pavement. After a severe storm, it says, some homes are not reached until the second or third day.
Under Louisa County's snow ordinance, county plows do not normally run between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Level B roads there may be left unplowed. Keokuk County plows paved routes before gravel ones and clears gravel with motor graders, not plow trucks.
Stuck in snow near Washington: what to do first
Iowa DOT has advice for a car that slides into a ditch or onto the shoulder and cannot get back on the road safely. Stay inside with your seat belt fastened, and call 911 or wait for someone to stop. Once everyone is safe and nobody is hurt, ring us for the winch-out.
The January 12, 2024 storm closed I-80 near Iowa City. During it, Iowa DOT warned that nearby roads, US-218 among them, had drifting that could make them difficult or impossible to travel.
Stranded cars, snow removal and Mount Pleasant's 24-hour rule
Washington County's snow policy says the county is not liable for damage to a vehicle stalled or stranded on a county road or its shoulder during snow removal. The owner has to tell county officials where it is and move it once the road reopens. A vehicle that blocks snow removal is removed at the owner's expense.
In Mount Pleasant, a car that sits on a city street more than 24 hours without moving breaks the parking rules. The city tickets and may tow. When you book the tow yourself, you pick where the car goes.
Where to wait for the tow truck off the road
Iowa DOT keeps 33 rest areas, and every one is on an interstate. None sits on US-218, US-34, Iowa 92, Iowa 1 or US-61. If the car still moves, two truck stops are listed as open 24 hours. One is Pilot Travel Center on North Grand Avenue in Mount Pleasant. The other is Four Corners Fuel Stop on Iowa 92 in Ainsworth.
What to tell us when you call for a tow
Call (319) 212-5673 and give the pickup spot, the drop-off address and what you drive. Say whether the car will roll, steer and brake, and whether it sits in a ditch. We quote the tow and the timing for that job. The truck heads out only after you agree.
Questions
What will a tow truck cost me in Washington, Iowa?
What would a tow from Mount Pleasant to a Washington shop cost?
Call (319) 212-5673 with both addresses, and we price that exact trip. Tows start from $114, and distance is part of the price. The centres of Mount Pleasant and Washington sit 31.6 road miles apart on a computed OSRM route, so the extra distance is priced on the call. You hear the total before the truck heads out.
Can you pull my pickup out of a gravel-road ditch in Keokuk County?
Yes, if it can be reached safely from the road. A winch-out in Keokuk County starts from $120. Tell us the road name, the nearest crossroad and whether the pickup sits in mud, snow or a soft shoulder. If it will not drive afterwards, we price the tow in the same conversation.
I slid off a B road near Washington and nothing looks broken. Winch-out or tow?
If the car should drive once it is back on the gravel, ask for a winch-out, from $120. If a wheel, the steering or the radiator took a hit, ask for a tow instead. Not sure which you need around Washington? Describe the damage on the call, and we price both options first.
Can I get a tow truck at night in Washington County, Iowa?
Yes. We answer 24/7, nights and weekends included, for Washington and the county roads around it. Night hours can lift a tow above its $114 starting price, and we tell you the figure first. Washington County plows do not normally run from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m., so mention a drifted or unplowed road.