Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
8.5 mi
14 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Manchester, IN
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Urbana, IN
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North Manchester, IN to Urbana, IN is 8.5 miles and takes about 12m via SR 13, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within Indiana's Midwest region, offering a quick connection between two points. Given its minimal distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion or as a brief segment of a larger Midwest adventure. You'll find it a straightforward drive with little complication.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 13 | 7 mi | 10m |
| West 1200 North | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| North Walnut Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between North Manchester, IN and Urbana, IN.
Start on North Walnut Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 114
Turn straight onto SR 114
Turn left onto SR 13
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 1.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto SR 114 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 13
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
| premium | $5.25 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in North Manchester on Friday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Areas Of Frost
Destination
Morning in Urbana on Friday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Areas Of Frost
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is predominantly highway, with 83% of the drive on main roads like SR 13. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 7 miles on SR 13, which should feel like easy cruising. The remaining portion will transition to surface streets, indicated by West 1200 North and East Main Street, likely bringing a change in scenery from highway speeds to local traffic.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 13 and West 1200 North. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 114 / East Main Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Manchester, IN to Urbana, IN is easy. At 12m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 114 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (SR 13): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
65 ft
Total Descent
39 ft
Highest Point
797 ft
~8.5 mi in
Elevation Range
43 ft
Founded 1846
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 8.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
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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