Origin
Hanlontown, IA
Morning in Hanlontown on Saturday
Local time
8:26 AM
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 highway-focused drive. 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.
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.
Drive Character
This is a 15m highway drive covering 9.5 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 9 and West South 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 8 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.
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
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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
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
Morning in Manly on Saturday
Local time
8:26 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hanlontown, IA to Manly, IA covers 9.5 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 9, West South Street, North Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.8 miles from Hanlontown, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.49 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 Hanlontown, IA to Manly, IA is easy. At 15m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
The route from Hanlontown, IA to Manly, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,184 ft to 1,239 ft elevation with about 105 ft of total climbing.
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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