How far is New Boston, IA from Houghton, IA?
The driving distance from New Boston, IA to Houghton, IA is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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 20m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Boston and Houghton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Boston and Houghton.
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Start on 277th Street
86 m · 14 sec · 277th Street
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp right
2350 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
11.7 mi · 14 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Turn left onto State Highway 16
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on Main Street
787 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Denning Road
115 m · 10 sec · Denning Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Denning Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Boston and Houghton.
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
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
11.7 mi · 00h 14m
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 New Boston and Mostly Sunny near Houghton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Boston to Houghton?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 New Boston and 9.4 miles from Houghton.
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 7:50 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Boston and Mostly Sunny near Houghton.
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 New Boston and Houghton. Straight-line distance: 16.24 mi (26.13 km).
#1 New Boston
New Boston is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5606000, -91.5054300 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houghton
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 135 |
| Coordinates | 40.7836400, -91.6029400 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denning Road (-91.602928, 40.78364)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $2.82 | $5.65 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
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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