Origin
Hanlontown, IA
Afternoon in Hanlontown on Saturday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanlontown, 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
15m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 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 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanlontown, IA
Tom Fisk
Manly, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hanlontown, IA to Manly, IA covers 9.5 miles and takes about 15m 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, West South Street, North Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on State Highway 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 9 | 8 mi | 10m |
| West South Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Todd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grouse Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 9
— 8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanlontown, IA and Manly, IA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Grouse Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Grouse Avenue
3
Turn right onto IA 9
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Street
4
Continue on IA 9
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 9
5
Continue on IA 9
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West South Street
6
Turn sharp left onto South Todd Street
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Todd Street
7
Turn right
254 ft
·
18 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 9.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IA 9 / North Street
Turn right onto IA 9 / North Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
South Todd Street
Turn sharp left onto South Todd Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
9.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.49 one way
$2.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
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.
Destination
Manly, IA
Afternoon in Manly on Saturday
Local time
3:06 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
22 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
15m 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?
9.5 mi in 15m, mostly highway — 8 mi of that is on State Highway 9.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on State Highway 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 9 and West South Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near IA 9 / North Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hanlontown, IA to Manly, IA is easy. At 15m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (IA 9 / North Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (South Todd Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 9.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,239 ft
1,184 ft
Total Climb
105 ft
Total Descent
109 ft
Highest Point
1,239 ft
~4.8 mi in
Elevation Range
56 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 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: at 0.3 miles (IA 9 / North Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (South Todd Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 9.5 miles: 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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