How far is Council Bluffs, IA from Manning, IA?
The driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Manning, IA is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Shelby County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Council Bluffs and Manning.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Council Bluffs and Manning.
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Start on West Broadway
1850 ft · 1 min · West Broadway
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Continue on West Broadway
3251 ft · 1 min · West Broadway
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Continue on West Kanesville Boulevard
4.2 mi · 8 min · West Kanesville Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
1399 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1381 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 191, CR G8L: Neola, Persia
1022 ft · 19 sec
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Turn slight right onto IA 191 North: Persia
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Railroad Highway
3045 ft · 47 sec · Railroad Highway
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Continue on Iowa 191
4.7 mi · 6 min · Iowa 191
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Continue on 1st Street
1605 ft · 26 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Railway Street
2295 ft · 54 sec · Railway Street
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Continue on 1st Street
1531 ft · 27 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Iowa 191
1.3 mi · 2 min · Iowa 191
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Continue on State Highway 191
9.7 mi · 14 min · State Highway 191
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Continue on Railway Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Railway Street
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Continue on State Highway 191
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 191
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Turn right onto Railway Street
3072 ft · 1 min · Railway Street
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Continue on State Highway 37
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37
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Turn left
9.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
13.7 mi · 19 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Continue on West 6th Street
1350 ft · 21 sec · West 6th Street
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Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
2227 ft · 58 sec · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
901 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
13 m · 2 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Council Bluffs and Manning.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Kanesville Boulevard
Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Council Bluffs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Manning.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Council Bluffs to Manning?
The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Portsmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Council Bluffs and 37.6 miles from Manning.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.99 one way or $19.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Council Bluffs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Manning.
Stop Ideas Near Portsmouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portsmouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Council Bluffs and Manning. Straight-line distance: 60.76 mi (97.78 km).
#1 Council Bluffs
The most populous city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
| Population | 62,216 |
| Coordinates | 41.2619400, -95.8608300 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manning
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,403 |
| Coordinates | 41.9091500, -95.0649900 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manning (-95.06499, 41.90915)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $9.99 | $19.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.33 | $24.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.06 | $28.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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