Origin
Manly, IA
Late night in Manly on Tuesday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manly, IA to Hanlontown, IA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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.
Manly, IA
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Hanlontown, IA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward transit in the Iowa Midwest, the 9.5-mile journey from Manly to Hanlontown is an incredibly efficient choice. Expect to spend only about 15 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $1, it is a highly economical route for those needing to move between these two points. Because of its short duration, you won't need to plan for an overnight stay or complex logistics. This drive is purely functional, serving as a practical connection within the state's local road network.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 9 | 8 mi | 10m |
| East South Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway 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 Manly, IA and Hanlontown, 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
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 9
5
Continue on IA 9
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Street
6
Turn left onto Grouse Avenue
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Grouse Avenue
7
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Broadway Street
Turn right onto North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IA 9 / East South Street
Turn right onto IA 9 / East South Street
Navigation decision point
3
9.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Grouse Avenue
Turn left onto Grouse Avenue
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
Hanlontown, IA
Late night in Hanlontown on Tuesday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
17 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
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?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of your time spent on main thoroughfares. You will navigate using a combination of State Highway 9, East South Street, and North Street to reach your destination. The most significant portion of your travel occurs on State Highway 9, which accounts for an 8-mile stretch of the journey. You can anticipate a steady, consistent pace throughout the drive, as the route lacks the complexity of winding backroads or heavy congestion. It is a simple, direct path that transitions smoothly from highway cruising to local street navigation.
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 East South Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Broadway Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Manly, IA to Hanlontown, 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: near the start (North Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (IA 9 / East South Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (Grouse Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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: near the start (North Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (IA 9 / East South Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (Grouse Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hanlontown, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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