How far is Holy Cross, IA from Hopkinton, IA?

The driving distance from Holy Cross, IA to Hopkinton, IA is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.07 mi
00h 42m
Flight
17.42 mi
28.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.42 mi
Kilometers
28.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.07 mi
Kilometers
37.12 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinton
Wed, Nov 4, 5:03 PM CST
Return by in Holy Cross
Wed, Nov 4, 5:46 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holy Cross
2026-11-04T16:21
Arrive Hopkinton
Wed, Nov 4, 5:03 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Holy Cross
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Earlville
IA

Human settlement in Delaware County, Iowa, United States of America

From Holy Cross
11.6 mi
00h 21m
To Hopkinton
11.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Nov 4 12:00 PM CST
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
51°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Nov 4 12:00 PM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Holy Cross and Hopkinton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holy Cross and Hopkinton.

  1. 1

    Start on 295th Avenue

    2733 ft · 2 min · 295th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 140th Street

    2676 ft · 2 min · 140th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 300th Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · 300th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 300 Avi

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 300 Avi

  5. 5

    Continue on 300th Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 300th Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 210th Street

    1315 ft · 29 sec · 210th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 300th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · 300th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right

    4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 260th Avenue

    3.3 mi · 8 min · 260th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on 262nd Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 262nd Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 38

    4.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 38

  12. 12

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1829 ft · 33 sec · 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southeast Locust Street

    702 ft · 33 sec · Southeast Locust Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southwest 1st Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Southwest 1st Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holy Cross and Hopkinton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
300th Avenue
6.88 mi · 30%
State Highway 38
4.63 mi · 20%
260th Avenue
3.33 mi · 14%
262nd Avenue
1.23 mi · 5%
300 Avi
1.23 mi · 5%
295th Avenue
0.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 38

Turn left onto State Highway 38

4.63 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
17.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Earlville
00h 21m from Holy Cross
Leave By
7:04 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Holy Cross and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hopkinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holy Cross to Hopkinton?

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Earlville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Holy Cross and 11.6 miles from Hopkinton.

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

The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Holy Cross and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hopkinton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holy Cross and Hopkinton. Straight-line distance: 17.42 mi (28.03 km).

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#1 Holy Cross

Human settlement in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States of America

Population370
Coordinates42.5952700, -91.2234700
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hopkinton

City in Iowa

Population609
Coordinates42.3438900, -91.2484800
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Holy Cross (-91.22347, 42.59527)
End: Hopkinton (-91.24848, 42.34389)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.08 L · about $3.23
Round trip
$6.46
1.62 gal · 6.16 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.99 $3.23 $6.46
Mid-grade $4.31 $3.49 $6.98
Premium $4.88 $3.95 $7.90
Diesel $6.05 $4.90 $9.79

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 · Nov 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Holy Cross and Hopkinton. The current time is 16:21:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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