How far is Hopkinton, IA from Holy Cross, IA?
The driving distance from Hopkinton, IA to Holy Cross, IA is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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 38m.
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
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Human settlement in Delaware County, Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkinton and Holy Cross.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinton and Holy Cross.
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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
4 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto 300th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 300th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 210th Street
1315 ft · 29 sec · 210th Street
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Turn right onto 300th Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · 300th Avenue
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Continue on 300 Avi
1.2 mi · 2 min · 300 Avi
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Continue on 300th Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · 300th Avenue
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Turn left onto 140th Street
2676 ft · 2 min · 140th Street
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Turn right onto 295th Avenue
2733 ft · 2 min · 295th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 295th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopkinton and Holy Cross.
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Holy Cross.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopkinton to Holy Cross?
The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 11.5 miles from Hopkinton and 12.1 miles from Holy Cross.
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 6.2 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 7:14 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hopkinton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Holy Cross.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinton and Holy Cross. Straight-line distance: 17.42 mi (28.03 km).
#1 Hopkinton
City in Iowa
| Population | 609 |
| Coordinates | 42.3438900, -91.2484800 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Holy Cross
Human settlement in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 370 |
| Coordinates | 42.5952700, -91.2234700 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
End: 295th Avenue (-91.222824, 42.595276)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.31 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
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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