How far is Ankeny, IA from New Hampton, IA?
The driving distance from Ankeny, IA to New Hampton, IA is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Franklin 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 Ankeny and New Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny and New Hampton.
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Start on Southwest 3rd Street
15 m · 4 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Walnut Street
829 ft · 37 sec · Southwest Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 1st Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West 1st Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
97.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 East, IA 27 South: Mason City, Charles City
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
32.9 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 218 Business, CR B35: Charles City
1513 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto 185th Street
1559 ft · 24 sec · 185th Street
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Turn straight onto Gilbert Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Gilbert Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1198 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Clark Street
1319 ft · 34 sec · Clark Street
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Turn left onto Brantingham Street
759 ft · 24 sec · Brantingham Street
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on 5th Avenue
1761 ft · 50 sec · 5th Avenue
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Continue on 200th Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · 200th Avenue
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Continue on 200th Street
11 mi · 15 min · 200th Street
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Turn right onto Kenwood Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Kenwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 210th Street
1801 ft · 36 sec · 210th Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Linn Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · South Linn Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Linn Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ankeny and New Hampton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West 1st Street
Merge slight left
97.1 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Ankeny and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near New Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ankeny to New Hampton?
The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Latimer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Ankeny and 77.8 miles from New Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113 miles (181.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.70 one way or $41.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Ankeny and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near New Hampton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ankeny and New Hampton. Straight-line distance: 112.95 mi (181.77 km).
#1 Ankeny
The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa.
| Population | 70,068 |
| Coordinates | 41.7297100, -93.6057700 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Hampton
City in Iowa
| Population | 3,382 |
| Coordinates | 43.0591400, -92.3176800 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Hampton (-92.31768, 43.05914)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.70 | $41.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.35 | $46.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.55 | $51.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.12 | $58.24 |
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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