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Trip from Manly, IA to Hanlontown, IA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 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.

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American city in Iowa

Manly, IA

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Downtown Hanlontown, IA, IA

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 3

3 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

$1.40 one way

$2.81 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $1.55 $3.10
premium $4.72 $1.76 $3.53
diesel $4.80 $1.79 $3.59

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 14, 2026

Origin

Manly, IA

Late night in Manly on Monday

Local time

2:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Sunny

SW 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:00PM CDT until July 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 14 at 9:31AM CDT until July 17 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Hanlontown, IA

Late night in Hanlontown on Monday

Local time

2:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Sunny

SW 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:00PM CDT until July 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 14 at 9:31AM CDT until July 17 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

15m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,239 ft 1,184 ft

Total Climb

109 ft

Total Descent

105 ft

Highest Point

1,239 ft

~4.8 mi in

Elevation Range

56 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Manly, IA

Full guide →

Arriving in Hanlontown, IA

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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