How far is Northwood, IA from Manly, IA?
The driving distance from Northwood, IA to Manly, IA is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northwood and Manly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwood and Manly.
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Start on Central Avenue
709 ft · 28 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 10th Street South
1 mi · 2 min · 10th Street South
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Continue on Orchid Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Orchid Avenue
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Continue on Maple Street
2947 ft · 1 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Orchid Avenue
4.4 mi · 6 min · Orchid Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2089 ft · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Todd Street
54 m · 9 sec · North Todd Street
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Turn right
77 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Northwood and Manly.
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.
Orchid Avenue
Continue on Orchid Avenue
4.95 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Northwood and Sunny near Manly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northwood to Manly?
The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Kensett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Northwood and 5.8 miles from Manly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northwood and Sunny near Manly.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northwood and Manly. Straight-line distance: 10.89 mi (17.52 km).
#1 Northwood
City in Iowa
| Population | 1,958 |
| Coordinates | 43.4441200, -93.2210400 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manly
American city in Iowa
| Population | 1,271 |
| Coordinates | 43.2871800, -93.2021500 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manly (-93.20215, 43.28718)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.17 | $4.35 |
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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