Origin
Manning, IA
Night in Manning on Friday
Local time
9:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Manning, 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
2h 59m
Distance
137.9 mi
222 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 48m
★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manning, IA
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Indiana, IA
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Trip Overview
This 137.9-mile drive from Manning, IA to Indiana, IA is a straightforward, single-day trip that will take approximately 2 hours and 59 minutes to complete. The route stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar landscape for most travelers. With a projected fuel cost of around $22, it's an economical option for a quick getaway or a necessary transit. You'll be on a mix of major roads, with a 32% share of highway driving, making for a generally efficient journey. Consider this a practical option when you need to cover ground without a significant time commitment or budget.
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
68.9 miles from Manning, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 137.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 32% of your journey on highways. The majority of your travel will be on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway, IA 5, and Northwest Granger Drive. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 54.6 miles on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While not exclusively a highway experience, the road conditions are generally favorable for consistent travel, allowing you to make good time.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 54.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IA 141 / George P. Soumas Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 137.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IA 141 / George P. Soumas Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 77.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.3 miles (I 80; I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IA 141 / George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
Turn left onto IA 141 / George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
77.6 mi into trip
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~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward I-35 south, I-80 west: Kansas City, Council Bluffs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I-35 south, I-80 west: Kansas City, Coun...
5
78.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
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I 80; I 35
Merge onto I 80; I 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
81.6 mi into trip
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~1h 50m in
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I 35
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
86.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward IA 5: Des Moines International Airport, West Des Moines, Norwalk
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 68
Toward IA 5: Des Moines International Airport,...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Manning, IA and Indiana, IA, road signs point toward Council Bluffs, Des Moines and Norwalk.
Council Bluffs
77.6 mi in
|
~1h 44m
Des Moines
86.2 mi in
|
~1h 55m
Norwalk
86.2 mi in
|
~1h 55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| George P. Soumas Memorial Highway | 54.6 mi | 1h 15m |
| IA 5 | 36 mi | 44m |
| Northwest Granger Drive | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| I 35 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| I 80 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Northwest 114th Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| County Highway G76 | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
— 54.6 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manning, IA and Indiana, IA.
1
Start on 3rd Street
42 ft
·
7 sec
·
3rd Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto IA 141
34 mi
·
47 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on IA 141
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Railway Street
5
Continue on IA 141
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto IA 141
17 mi
·
23 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
7
Continue on IA 141
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Northwest Granger Drive
8
Continue on IA 141
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest 114th Street
9
Continue on IA 141
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Grimes Boulevard
10
Continue on IA 141
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Grimes Boulevard
11
Continue on IA 141
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Grimes Boulevard
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-35 south, I-80 west: Kansas City, Council Bluffs
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 80; I 35
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 80; I 35
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 68
Toward IA 5: Des Moines International Airport, West Des Moines, Norwalk
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on IA 5
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto IA 5
19 mi
·
22 min
·
IA 5
Toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
18
Turn left onto IA 5; IA 92
11 mi
·
11 min
·
IA 5; IA 92
19
Take the exit onto IA 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
IA 5
20
Turn right onto IA 5
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
IA 5
21
Turn sharp right onto CR G76
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
County Highway G76
22
Continue on CR G76
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway G76
23
Arrive at destination
CR G76
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2-hour and 59-minute duration, this 137.9-mile trip is best tackled in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of daylight and less traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to decide when and where to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 54.6 miles on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway, as services might be more spaced out during that section.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.9 miles from Manning, IA, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 30 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.9 miles or 1h 33m 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 27m
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 Manning, 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 Manning, IA
This is one driving day of about 137.9 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Manning, 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 George P. Soumas Memorial Highway for about 54.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.9 mi from Manning, IA · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.9 miles from Manning, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.56 one way
$43.12 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.67 | $47.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.54 | $53.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.45 | $60.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.48 | $6.62 |
| Efficient EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.07 | $5.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.31 | $8.83 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Indiana, IA
Night in Indiana on Friday
Local time
9:11 PM
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
22 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
2h 59m 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 Manning, IA to Indiana, IA covers 137.9 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are George P. Soumas Memorial Highway, IA 5, Northwest Granger Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.9 miles from Manning, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.56 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 137.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IA 141 / George P. Soumas Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 77.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.3 miles (I 80; I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Manning, IA and Indiana, IA, road signs point toward Council Bluffs, Des Moines and Norwalk.
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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