How far is Hampton, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The driving distance from Hampton, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
110.8 mi
01h 54m
Flight
94.32 mi
151.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.32 mi
Kilometers
151.79 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.8 mi
Kilometers
178.31 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Rapids
Fri, Apr 17, 11:54 AM CDT
Return by in Hampton
Fri, Apr 17, 1:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-04-17T10:00
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Fri, Apr 17, 11:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampton
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
Waterloo
IA

The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

From Hampton
55.3 mi
00h 57m
To Cedar Rapids
55.5 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 25 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and Cedar Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Cedar Rapids.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street Northeast

    8 m · 8 sec · 4th Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Avenue East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue East

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 3

    8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 3

  4. 4

    Continue on 210th Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 210th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 210th Street

    7.4 mi · 10 min · 210th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 3

    1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 3

  8. 8

    Continue on 210th Street

    8.8 mi · 12 min · 210th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 3

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 3

  10. 10

    Continue on 230th Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · 230th Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    2320 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    15.3 mi · 18 min · Avenue of the Saints

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 218 south: Waterloo

    97 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on US 218 south: Waterloo

    1625 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Leo P Rooff Expressway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Leo P Rooff Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    42.3 mi · 46 min · Avenue of the Saints

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast

    56 m · 10 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  23. 23

    Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast

    54 m · 8 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  24. 24

    Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    130 m · 19 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and Cedar Rapids.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
57.9 mi · 52%
210th Street
18 mi · 16%
State Highway 3
12.5 mi · 11%
Leo P Rooff Expressway
6.66 mi · 6%
I-380 south
6.54 mi · 6%
Washington Street
2.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

42.3 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
94.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterloo
00h 57m from Hampton
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hampton and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cedar Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Cedar Rapids?

The road trip is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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 55.3 miles from Hampton and 55.5 miles from Cedar Rapids.

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 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.74 one way or $29.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hampton and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cedar Rapids.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 94.32 mi (151.79 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

City in Iowa

Population4,162
Coordinates42.7419200, -93.2024200
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Cedar Rapids

#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street Northeast (-93.202494, 42.74192)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
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.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.8 L · about $14.74
Round trip
$29.49
7.82 gal · 29.6 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.74 $29.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.63 $33.26
Premium $4.65 $18.20 $36.39
Diesel $5.30 $20.74 $41.48

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 10:00:01.

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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.