How far is Hopkinton, IA from Earlville, IA?
The driving distance from Hopkinton, IA to Earlville, IA is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Delaware County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkinton and Earlville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinton and Earlville.
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Start on Southwest 1st Street
113 m · 18 sec · Southwest 1st Street
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Turn right onto East Street
701 ft · 36 sec · East Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 3rd Street
1340 ft · 23 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 38
4.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 38
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Turn right onto 262nd Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · 262nd Avenue
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Continue on 260th Avenue
3.3 mi · 8 min · 260th Avenue
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Turn right
1323 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight right
2632 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto 270th Avenue
2864 ft · 57 sec · 270th Avenue
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Continue on South West Street
1480 ft · 30 sec · South West Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northern Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopkinton and Earlville.
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.
State Highway 38
Continue on State Highway 38
4.63 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hopkinton and Chance Rain Showers near Earlville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopkinton to Earlville?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Delhi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Hopkinton and 5.7 miles from Earlville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:02 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.60 one way or $3.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hopkinton and Chance Rain Showers near Earlville.
Stop Ideas Near Delhi
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Delhi.
Davenport, Iowa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinton and Earlville. Straight-line distance: 9.59 mi (15.44 km).
#1 Hopkinton
City in Iowa
| Population | 609 |
| Coordinates | 42.3438900, -91.2484800 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Earlville
Human settlement in Delaware County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 761 |
| Coordinates | 42.4816600, -91.2723600 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northern Avenue (-91.272396, 42.481665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $3.99 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.31 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
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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