How far is Houghton, IA from New Boston, IA?
The driving distance from Houghton, IA to New Boston, IA is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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.
Human settlement in Lee County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houghton and New Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houghton and New Boston.
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Start on Denning Road
115 m · 12 sec · Denning Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
787 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 16
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Turn right onto Avenue of the Saints
11.5 mi · 13 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward US 218 South: Keokuk
1957 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto 277th Street
86 m · 12 sec · 277th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 277th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houghton and New Boston.
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.
Avenue of the Saints
Turn right onto Avenue of the Saints
11.5 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Houghton and Mostly Sunny near New Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houghton to New Boston?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Donnellson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Houghton and 9.4 miles from New Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:40 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houghton and Mostly Sunny near New Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Donnellson
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 Donnellson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houghton and New Boston. Straight-line distance: 16.24 mi (26.13 km).
#1 Houghton
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 135 |
| Coordinates | 40.7836400, -91.6029400 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Boston
New Boston is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5606000, -91.5054300 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Boston (-91.50543, 40.5606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.94 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $4.03 | $8.05 |
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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