How far is Manly, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
The driving distance from Manly, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is about 257.6 miles (414.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195 miles (313.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk 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 Manly and Council Bluffs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manly and Council Bluffs.
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Start on the route
80 m · 22 sec
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
1206 ft · 55 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto East South Street
2720 ft · 1 min · East South Street
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Continue on State Highway 9
7.1 mi · 10 min · State Highway 9
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Take the ramp left
1988 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
115.8 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
14.3 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
19.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Council Bluffs, Oakland
1648 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Kanesville Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Kanesville Boulevard
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Continue on East Broadway
772 ft · 21 sec · East Broadway
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Continue on East Kanesville Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · East Kanesville Boulevard
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Continue on West Broadway
1993 ft · 51 sec · West Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manly and Council Bluffs.
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
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
116 mi · 02h 05m
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 And Snow Showers leaving Manly and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Council Bluffs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manly to Council Bluffs?
The road trip is about 257.6 miles (414.6 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?
Saylorville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.7 miles from Manly and 128.9 miles from Council Bluffs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195 miles (313.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.6 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 9:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.28 one way or $68.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Manly and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Council Bluffs.
Stop Ideas Near Saylorville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manly and Council Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 195.05 mi (313.91 km).
#1 Manly
American city in Iowa
| Population | 1,271 |
| Coordinates | 43.2871800, -93.2021500 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Council Bluffs
The most populous city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
| Population | 62,216 |
| Coordinates | 41.2619400, -95.8608300 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Broadway (-95.86083, 41.261939)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $34.28 | $68.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.66 | $77.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.30 | $84.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.21 | $96.43 |
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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