How far is New Hampton, IA from Urbandale, IA?
The driving distance from New Hampton, IA to Urbandale, IA is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Franklin 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 Hampton and Urbandale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Hampton and Urbandale.
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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
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 28 South: Merle Hay Road, Saylorville Lake
1872 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Merle Hay Road
1 km · 1 min · Merle Hay Road
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Turn right onto Meredith Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Meredith Drive
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Turn left onto 70th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · 70th Street
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Turn left onto Maryland Drive
4 m · 1 sec · Maryland Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maryland Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hampton and Urbandale.
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 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 Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving New Hampton and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Urbandale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Hampton to Urbandale?
The road trip is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Coulter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from New Hampton and 71.5 miles from Urbandale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.70 one way or $41.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 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 near Urbandale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Hampton and Urbandale. Straight-line distance: 121.93 mi (196.22 km).
#1 New Hampton
City in Iowa
| Population | 3,382 |
| Coordinates | 43.0591400, -92.3176800 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Urbandale
A city in Polk County, Iowa.
| Population | 44,650 |
| Coordinates | 41.6266600, -93.7121700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maryland Drive (-93.71217, 41.626694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.70 | $41.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.35 | $46.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.55 | $51.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.12 | $58.24 |
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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