How far is Manly, IA from Grafton, IA?
The driving distance from Manly, IA to Grafton, IA is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manly and Grafton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manly and Grafton.
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Start on the route
80 m · 22 sec
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
1206 ft · 58 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
2703 ft · 1 min · East South Street
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Continue on State Highway 9
6.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 9
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Turn left onto Warbler Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Warbler Avenue
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Continue on County Highway 562
1712 ft · 34 sec · County Highway 562
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Continue on 4th Avenue
788 ft · 18 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
10 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manly and Grafton.
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
6.41 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Manly and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Grafton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manly to Grafton?
The road trip is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Rock Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Manly and 5.2 miles from Grafton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 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 Grafton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manly and Grafton. Straight-line distance: 7.3 mi (11.75 km).
#1 Manly
American city in Iowa
| Population | 1,271 |
| Coordinates | 43.2871800, -93.2021500 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grafton
Town in Iowa, United States
| Population | 243 |
| Coordinates | 43.3299600, -93.0693700 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
End: 3rd Street (-93.069371, 43.329993)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
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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