How far is Kensett, IA from Manly, IA?
The driving distance from Kensett, IA to Manly, IA is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kensett and Manly.
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Start on Maple Street
1028 ft · 25 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Orchid Avenue
4.4 mi · 6 min · Orchid Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2089 ft · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Todd Street
54 m · 9 sec · North 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 Kensett 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.
Orchid Avenue
Continue on Orchid Avenue
4.42 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Kensett and Sunny near Manly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kensett to Manly?
The road trip is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?
Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Kensett and 2.5 miles from Manly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.68 one way or $1.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kensett and Sunny near Manly.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kensett and Manly. Straight-line distance: 4.6 mi (7.41 km).
#1 Kensett
Township in Worth County, Iowa
| Population | 249 |
| Coordinates | 43.3535700, -93.2104800 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| 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: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.68 | $1.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.77 | $1.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.84 | $1.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.95 | $1.91 |
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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