How far is Manning, IA from Des Moines, IA?
The driving distance from Manning, IA to Des Moines, IA is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Dallas 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 Manning and Des Moines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manning and Des Moines.
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Start on 3rd Street
13 m · 7 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
901 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
33.9 mi · 48 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Continue on Railway Street
2631 ft · 55 sec · Railway Street
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Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
17.3 mi · 24 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Continue on Northwest Granger Drive
16.5 mi · 20 min · Northwest Granger Drive
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Continue on Northwest 114th Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 114th Street
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Continue on Northeast Grimes Boulevard
1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Grimes Boulevard
3087 ft · 50 sec · Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Southeast Grimes Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest Urbandale Drive
1354 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Urbandale Drive
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Turn left onto I-35 north, I-80 east: Minneapolis, Davenport
1886 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 415: Polk City
1915 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest 2nd Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Northwest 2nd Street
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto University Avenue
3040 ft · 1 min · University Avenue
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Continue on East University Avenue
30 m · 9 sec · East University Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East University Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manning and Des Moines.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
Turn left onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
33.9 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Manning and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Des Moines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manning to Des Moines?
The road trip is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dawson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Manning and 46.6 miles from Des Moines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78 miles (125.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Manning and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Des Moines.
Stop Ideas Near Dawson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dawson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manning and Des Moines. Straight-line distance: 78.01 mi (125.55 km).
#1 Manning
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,403 |
| Coordinates | 41.9091500, -95.0649900 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Des Moines
The capital of Iowa.
| Population | 212,312 |
| Coordinates | 41.6005400, -93.6091100 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: East University Avenue (-93.609114, 41.600425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.74 | $27.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.03 | $30.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.13 | $34.26 |
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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