How far is Fertile, IA from Manly, IA?
The driving distance from Fertile, IA to Manly, IA is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Worth County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fertile and Manly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fertile and Manly.
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Start on North 1st Street
1696 ft · 34 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on Eagle Avenue
113 m · 9 sec · Eagle Avenue
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Turn right onto 350th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 350th Street
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Continue on Evergreen Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Evergreen Avenue
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Continue on 360th Street
2631 ft · 41 sec · 360th Street
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Continue on North Street
2493 ft · 39 sec · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 9
8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 9
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Continue on West South Street
2625 ft · 1 min · West South Street
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Turn sharp left onto South Todd Street
1313 ft · 59 sec · South Todd Street
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Turn right
77 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fertile and Manly.
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.
State Highway 9
Continue on State Highway 9
7.97 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Fertile and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Manly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fertile to Manly?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hanlontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Fertile and 6.2 miles from Manly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around Fertile and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Manly.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fertile and Manly. Straight-line distance: 10.99 mi (17.68 km).
#1 Fertile
City in Worth County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 356 |
| Coordinates | 43.2644000, -93.4182600 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manly
American city in Iowa
| Population | 1,271 |
| Coordinates | 43.2871800, -93.2021500 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manly (-93.20215, 43.28718)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
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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