How far is New Hampton, IA from Council Bluffs, IA?
The driving distance from New Hampton, IA to Council Bluffs, IA is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.8 miles (353.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Polk County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Hampton and Council Bluffs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Hampton and Council Bluffs.
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Start on South Linn Avenue
16 m · 8 sec · South Linn Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on 210th Street
1801 ft · 39 sec · 210th Street
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Turn right onto Kenwood Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Kenwood Avenue
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Turn left onto 200th Street
11 mi · 15 min · 200th Street
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Continue on 200th Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · 200th Avenue
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Continue on 5th Avenue
1761 ft · 50 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn straight onto 4th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Brantingham Street
759 ft · 26 sec · Brantingham Street
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Turn right onto Clark Street
1319 ft · 34 sec · Clark Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1198 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Gilbert Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Gilbert Street
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Turn straight onto 185th Street
862 ft · 14 sec · 185th Street
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Take the ramp right
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
32.9 mi · 38 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South: Des Moines
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 35 South: Des Moines
2643 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
102.7 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
14.3 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
19.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Council Bluffs, Oakland
1648 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Kanesville Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Kanesville Boulevard
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Continue on East Broadway
772 ft · 21 sec · East Broadway
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Continue on East Kanesville Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · East Kanesville Boulevard
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Continue on West Broadway
1993 ft · 51 sec · West Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hampton and Council Bluffs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving New Hampton and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Council Bluffs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Hampton to Council Bluffs?
The road trip is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km) and usually takes 04h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.2 miles from New Hampton and 133.6 miles from Council Bluffs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.8 miles (353.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.22 one way or $74.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around New Hampton and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Council Bluffs.
Stop Ideas Near Alleman
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 Alleman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Hampton and Council Bluffs. Straight-line distance: 219.85 mi (353.82 km).
#1 New Hampton
City in Iowa
| Population | 3,382 |
| Coordinates | 43.0591400, -92.3176800 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Council Bluffs
The most populous city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
| Population | 62,216 |
| Coordinates | 41.2619400, -95.8608300 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Broadway (-95.86083, 41.261939)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $37.22 | $74.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.98 | $83.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.93 | $91.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.35 | $104.70 |
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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