How far is Iowa City, IA from New Hampton, IA?
The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to New Hampton, IA is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa City and New Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and New Hampton.
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Start on South Gilbert Street
1.3 km · 3 min · South Gilbert Street
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Turn slight left onto Kimball Road
145 m · 22 sec · Kimball Road
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Turn right onto North Dubuque Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Dubuque Street
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Turn left
2315 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
65.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
2129 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto South Raymond Road
2097 ft · 33 sec · South Raymond Road
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Continue on South 3rd Street
2510 ft · 42 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Dubuque Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Dubuque Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
142 m · 13 sec · East 1st Street
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Continue on East Mullan Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East Mullan Avenue
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Continue on Logan Avenue
8.7 mi · 12 min · Logan Avenue
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Continue on Larrabee Avenue
26.3 mi · 30 min · Larrabee Avenue
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Turn right onto 235th Street
706 ft · 25 sec · 235th Street
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Turn left onto McCloud Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · McCloud Avenue
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Continue on South Linn Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Linn Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Linn Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa City and New Hampton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
65.7 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Iowa City and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near New Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to New Hampton?
The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.2 miles from Iowa City and 60.2 miles from New Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.03 one way or $32.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Iowa City and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near New Hampton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and New Hampton. Straight-line distance: 104.63 mi (168.38 km).
#1 Iowa City
The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa.
| Population | 75,130 |
| Coordinates | 41.6611300, -91.5301700 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Hampton
City in Iowa
| Population | 3,382 |
| Coordinates | 43.0591400, -92.3176800 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Hampton (-92.31768, 43.05914)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $3.77 | $16.03 | $32.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.08 | $36.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.78 | $39.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
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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