How far is Dubuque, IA from New Hampton, IA?

The driving distance from Dubuque, IA to New Hampton, IA is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.75 mi
02h 41m
Flight
92.29 mi
148.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.29 mi
Kilometers
148.52 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.75 mi
Kilometers
208.81 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 8:16 AM CDT
Return by in Dubuque
Sat, Apr 18, 10:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dubuque
2026-04-18T05:34
Arrive New Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 8:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dubuque
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Independence
IA

City in Iowa

From Dubuque
64.8 mi
01h 20m
To New Hampton
64.9 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
44°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dubuque and New Hampton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dubuque and New Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    929 ft · 34 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward US 61 South, US 151 South

    1248 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Locust Street Conn

    1166 ft · 35 sec · Locust Street Conn

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dodge Street

    82 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Dodge Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2129 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Raymond Road

    2097 ft · 33 sec · South Raymond Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    2510 ft · 42 sec · South 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Dubuque Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Dubuque Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    142 m · 13 sec · East 1st Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Mullan Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Mullan Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Logan Avenue

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Logan Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Larrabee Avenue

    26.3 mi · 30 min · Larrabee Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 235th Street

    706 ft · 25 sec · 235th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto McCloud Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · McCloud Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Linn Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Linn Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Linn Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dubuque and New Hampton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dodge Street
82.4 mi · 64%
Larrabee Avenue
26.3 mi · 20%
Logan Avenue
8.67 mi · 7%
Dubuque Road
5.44 mi · 4%
McCloud Avenue
1.88 mi · 1%
Franklin Street
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dodge Street

Turn right onto Dodge Street

82 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
92.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Independence
01h 20m from Dubuque
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Dubuque 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 Dubuque to New Hampton?

The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Independence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.8 miles from Dubuque and 64.9 miles from New Hampton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Dubuque 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 Dubuque and New Hampton. Straight-line distance: 92.29 mi (148.52 km).

Dubuque

#1 Dubuque

The most populous city in Dubuque County, Iowa.

Population57,781
Coordinates42.5005600, -90.6645700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
New Hampton

#2 New Hampton

City in Iowa

Population3,382
Coordinates43.0591400, -92.3176800
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Start: Dubuque (-90.66457, 42.50056)
End: New Hampton (-92.31768, 43.05914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.33 L · about $17.27
Round trip
$34.54
9.16 gal · 34.66 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.27 $34.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.48 $38.96
Premium $4.65 $21.32 $42.63
Diesel $5.30 $24.29 $48.58

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Dubuque and New Hampton. The current time is 05:34:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.