How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Hampton, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Hampton, IA is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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.
The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Rapids and Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Hampton.
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Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast
604 ft · 32 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast
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Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
56 m · 13 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast
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Take the ramp right
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
48.3 mi · 53 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight right to continue on I-380 north, US 218 north: Waterloo
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue on West Washington Expressway
1293 ft · 18 sec · West Washington Expressway
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Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway
1.1 km · 52 sec · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1309 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 218 North, IA 27 North: Waverly
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
15 mi · 17 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
2013 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto 230th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · 230th Street
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Continue on State Highway 3
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 210th Street
8.8 mi · 12 min · 210th Street
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Continue on State Highway 3
1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 210th Street
7.4 mi · 10 min · 210th Street
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Continue on South Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Street
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Continue on 210th Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · 210th Street
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Continue on State Highway 3
8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on Central Avenue East
1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue East
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Turn right onto 4th Street Northeast
8 m · 1 sec · 4th Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Rapids and Hampton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
48.3 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cedar Rapids and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Hampton?
The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Cedar Rapids and 55.3 miles from Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cedar Rapids and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hampton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 94.32 mi (151.79 km).
#1 Cedar Rapids
The second most populous city in Iowa.
| Population | 134,027 |
| Coordinates | 42.0083300, -91.6440700 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampton
City in Iowa
| Population | 4,162 |
| Coordinates | 42.7419200, -93.2024200 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampton (-93.20242, 42.74192)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.71 | $29.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.59 | $33.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.15 | $36.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.69 | $41.37 |
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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