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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Worth County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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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
8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 9
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Continue on North Street
2493 ft · 39 sec · North Street
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Continue on 360th Street
2631 ft · 41 sec · 360th Street
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Continue on Evergreen Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Evergreen Avenue
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Turn left onto Eagle Avenue
113 m · 7 sec · Eagle Avenue
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Continue on North 1st Street
1696 ft · 34 sec · North 1st Street
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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.
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
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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).
#1 Manly
American city in Iowa
| Population | 1,271 |
| Coordinates | 43.2871800, -93.2021500 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fertile
City in Worth County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 356 |
| Coordinates | 43.2644000, -93.4182600 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 1st Street (-93.418255, 43.2644)
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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