How far is Manly, IA from Fertile, IA?

The driving distance from Manly, IA to Fertile, IA is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.41 mi
00h 15m
Flight
10.99 mi
17.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.99 mi
Kilometers
17.68 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.41 mi
Kilometers
19.98 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fertile
Thu, Apr 16, 3:03 AM CDT
Return by in Manly
Thu, Apr 16, 3:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manly
2026-04-16T02:48
Arrive Fertile
Thu, Apr 16, 3:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Manly
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Hanlontown
IA

Human settlement in Worth County, Iowa, United States of America

From Manly
6.2 mi
00h 07m
To Fertile
6.2 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Manly and Fertile.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manly and Fertile.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    80 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    1206 ft · 55 sec · North Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East South Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · East South Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 9

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 9

  5. 5

    Continue on North Street

    2493 ft · 39 sec · North Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 360th Street

    2631 ft · 41 sec · 360th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Evergreen Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Evergreen Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Eagle Avenue

    113 m · 7 sec · Eagle Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1696 ft · 34 sec · North 1st Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manly and Fertile.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 9
7.97 mi · 64%
Evergreen Avenue
2.31 mi · 19%
East South Street
0.52 mi · 4%
360th Street
0.5 mi · 4%
North Street
0.47 mi · 4%
North 1st Street
0.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 9

Continue on State Highway 9

7.97 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
11 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hanlontown
00h 07m from Manly
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Manly and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fertile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manly to Fertile?

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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 Manly and 6.2 miles from Fertile.

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 7:58 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 Patchy Fog then Sunny around Manly and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fertile.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manly and Fertile. Straight-line distance: 10.99 mi (17.68 km).

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#1 Manly

American city in Iowa

Population1,271
Coordinates43.2871800, -93.2021500
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fertile

City in Worth County, Iowa, United States

Population356
Coordinates43.2644000, -93.4182600
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.20215, 43.287365)
End: North 1st Street (-93.418255, 43.2644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.66 L · about $1.66
Round trip
$3.32
0.88 gal · 3.32 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Manly and Fertile. The current time is 02:48:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.