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Manly, IA
Late night in Manly on Saturday
Local time
2:42 AM
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Current temp
46°F
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Trip from Manly, IA to Indiana, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 24m
Distance
177.1 mi
285 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 12m
★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 17m
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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Indiana, IA
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Trip Overview
This 177.1-mile drive from Manly, IA to Indiana, IA is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 3 hours and 24 minutes. You'll be covering ground primarily on the Avenue of the Saints and IA 5, with a portion on the Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $28, this route offers an economical option for exploring within the Midwest. The journey is characterized by a turn-heavy local drive feel, suggesting frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight stretches. Given its manageable length, you can easily complete this in a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.6 miles from Manly, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 24m. Total distance: 177.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a dynamic driving experience on this route, described as a 'turn-heavy local drive.' While 26% of your journey will be on highways, much of the drive will involve navigating local roads with frequent turns, so keep your attention sharp. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 115.8 miles along the Avenue of the Saints, offering a period of more consistent travel before you transition back to more varied road conditions. This mix means you won't be on a monotonous interstate for the entire trip; instead, you'll experience a more engaging drive as you make your way to Indiana, IA.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avenue of the Saints is the longest continuous segment at about 115.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Broadway Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 177.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (I 35; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.1 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Broadway Street
Turn right onto North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.3 mi into trip
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~13m in
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I 35; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge onto I 35; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
124.1 mi into trip
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~2h 18m in
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I 35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35 toward I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council B...
5
124.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Davenport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 137A
Toward I 80 East: Davenport
8
127.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 141
Toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Manly, IA and Indiana, IA, road signs point toward Council Bluffs, Davenport and Des Moines.
Council Bluffs
124.1 mi in
|
~2h 18m
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via I 35
Davenport
124.1 mi in
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~2h 18m
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via I 35
Des Moines
127.7 mi in
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~2h 23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 115.8 mi | 2h 4m |
| IA 5 | 35.4 mi | 42m |
| Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 9 | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| I 80 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| County Highway G76 | 2 mi | 3m |
| East South Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Broadway Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 115.8 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manly, IA and Indiana, IA.
1
Start on this road
264 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Broadway Street
3
Turn right onto IA 9
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East South Street
4
Continue on IA 9
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 9
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
6
Merge onto I 35; IA 27
116 mi
·
2 hr 4 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 35
Toward I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Exit 137A
Toward I 80 East: Davenport
9
Merge onto I 80
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 80
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 141
Toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto US 65
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
13
Continue on IA 5
19 mi
·
21 min
·
IA 5
14
Turn left onto IA 5; IA 92
11 mi
·
11 min
·
IA 5; IA 92
15
Take the exit onto IA 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
IA 5
16
Turn right onto IA 5
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
IA 5
17
Turn sharp right onto CR G76
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
County Highway G76
18
Continue on CR G76
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway G76
19
Arrive at destination
CR G76
Trip Plan
For this 177.1-mile drive, a single day is more than sufficient, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Plan for one primary stop to break up the 3-hour and 24-minute duration, perhaps during your longest stretch on the Avenue of the Saints. With a fuel cost around $28, it's an affordable trip, but always keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when you're on the local road segments. A helpful tip: since this route features many turns, ensure your navigation is set up and easily visible to avoid missing any crucial exits or road changes.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.6 miles from Manly, IA, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 39 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.6 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indiana, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Manly, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Manly, IA
This is one driving day of about 177.1 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Manly, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Avenue of the Saints for about 115.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.6 mi from Manly, IA · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.6 miles from Manly, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Avenue of the Saints if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 115.8 miles.
Arriving in Indiana, IA
The final approach into Indiana, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Indiana, IA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.69 one way
$55.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.40 | $60.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.08 | $68.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.10 | $78.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.60 | $8.50 |
| Efficient EV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.50 | $7.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.79 | $11.33 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Indiana, IA
Late night in Indiana on Saturday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 24m 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 Manly, IA to Indiana, IA covers 177.1 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, IA 5, Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.6 miles from Manly, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 177.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (I 35; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.1 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Manly, IA and Indiana, IA, road signs point toward Council Bluffs, Davenport and Des Moines.
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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