Origin
Grafton, IA
Afternoon in Grafton on Saturday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grafton, 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
17m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 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 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manly, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Grafton, IA to Manly, IA covers 10.5 miles and takes about 17m 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, Warbler Avenue, East South Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.4 miles on State Highway 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 9 | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Warbler Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| East South Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| County Highway 562 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 9
— 6.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton, IA and Manly, IA.
1
Start on 3rd Street
32 ft
·
6 sec
·
3rd Street
2
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
4th Avenue
3
Continue on County Highway 562
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
County Highway 562
4
Turn straight onto Warbler Avenue
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Warbler Avenue
5
Turn right onto IA 9
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 9
6
Continue on IA 9
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East South Street
7
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Broadway Street
8
Turn left
264 ft
·
19 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
4th Avenue
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
IA 9 / State Highway 9
Turn right onto IA 9 / State Highway 9
Navigation decision point
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
South Broadway Street
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.64 one way
$3.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 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 | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
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
Afternoon in Manly on Saturday
Local time
2:46 PM
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
17m 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?
10.5 mi in 17m, mostly highway — 6.4 mi of that is on State Highway 9.
64% 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: 6.4 mi on State Highway 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 9 and Warbler Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4th Avenue.
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 17m 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 (4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (IA 9 / State Highway 9): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (South Broadway Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on State Highway 9. 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 (4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (IA 9 / State Highway 9): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (South Broadway Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Manly, IA before heading back.
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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