Manson, IA Road Trips
Manson, IA serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 135 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Manson, IA spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
253.8 mi
Davenport, IA
Quickest Drive
1h 47m
Ames, IA
Plan Around Manson, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Manson, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Manson, IA
Driving from Manson, IA
On average, trips departing from Manson, IA run 135 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 47m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 173 miles (3h 22m), while the shortest is just 103 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Manson, IA include Cedar Rapids, IA (173.1 mi, 3h 22m), Indiana, IA (164.8 mi, 3h 16m), Council Bluffs, IA (146.2 mi, 3h 14m), Des Moines, IA (117.6 mi, 2h 18m), and West Des Moines, IA (106.2 mi, 2h 24m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 135-mile trip from Manson, IA, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Manson, IA and 2 routes heading into Manson, IA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 103 to 173 miles.
The longest mapped route from Manson, IA covers 173 miles and takes approximately 3h 22m. Shorter options start at just 103 miles.
The average route from Manson, IA runs about 135 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 47m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 135-mile trip from Manson, IA costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Manson, IA include Cedar Rapids, IA, Indiana, IA, Council Bluffs, IA and Des Moines, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Manson, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,653
Median Income
$70,893
Median Home Value
$118,800
Median Age
40.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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