How far is Iowa City, IA from Manson, IA?
The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Manson, IA is about 201.8 miles (324.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.3 miles (266 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Grundy 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 Iowa City and Manson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and Manson.
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Start on South Gilbert Street
1.3 km · 3 min · South Gilbert Street
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Turn slight left onto Kimball Road
145 m · 22 sec · Kimball Road
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Turn right onto North Dubuque Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Dubuque Street
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Turn left
2315 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
70.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
117 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Turn right onto Sigourney Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Sigourney Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 220th Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · 220th Street
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Turn left onto Tabor Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Tabor Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 190th Street
8 m · 6 sec · 190th Street
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Turn left onto Tabor Avenue
2635 ft · 53 sec · Tabor Avenue
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Continue on 8th Street
1908 ft · 40 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto 10th Avenue
1599 ft · 1 min · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
11 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa City and Manson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
117 mi · 02h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Iowa City and Sunny near Manson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to Manson?
The road trip is about 201.8 miles (324.7 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stout is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Iowa City and 101 miles from Manson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.3 miles (266 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.85 one way or $53.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Iowa City and Sunny near Manson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and Manson. Straight-line distance: 165.27 mi (265.97 km).
#1 Iowa City
The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa.
| Population | 75,130 |
| Coordinates | 41.6611300, -91.5301700 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manson
City in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,529 |
| Coordinates | 42.5291400, -94.5341400 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manson (-94.53414, 42.52914)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $26.85 | $53.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.28 | $60.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.14 | $66.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.76 | $75.53 |
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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