Origin
Fertile, IA
Morning in Fertile on Saturday
Local time
11:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fertile, IA to Manly, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fertile, IA
Mark Stebnicki
Manly, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fertile, IA to Manly, IA covers 12.4 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 9, 350th Street, Evergreen Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on State Highway 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 18m highway drive covering 12.4 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 9 and 350th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 8 miles on State Highway 9.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 9 and 350th Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near IA 9 / 350th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fertile, IA to Manly, IA is easy. At 18m with 64% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (IA 9 / 350th Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (South Todd Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IA 9 / 350th Street
Turn right onto IA 9 / 350th Street
Navigation decision point
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
South Todd Street
Turn sharp left onto South Todd Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 9 | 8 mi | 10m |
| 350th Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Evergreen Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 360th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West South Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Todd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 9
— 8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fertile, IA and Manly, IA.
1
Start on CR S18
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
North 1st Street
2
Continue on CR S18
371 ft
·
9 sec
·
Eagle Avenue
3
Turn right onto IA 9
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
350th Street
4
Continue on IA 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Evergreen Avenue
5
Continue on IA 9
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
360th Street
6
Continue on IA 9
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Street
7
Continue on IA 9
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 9
8
Continue on IA 9
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West South Street
9
Turn sharp left onto South Todd Street
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Todd Street
10
Turn right
254 ft
·
18 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.94 one way
$3.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Manly, IA
Morning in Manly on Saturday
Local time
11:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fertile, IA to Manly, IA covers 12.4 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 9, 350th Street, Evergreen Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 miles from Fertile, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Fertile, IA to Manly, IA is easy. At 18m with 64% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (IA 9 / 350th Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (South Todd Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Fertile, IA to Manly, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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