How far is Waterloo, IA from New Hampton, IA?

The driving distance from Waterloo, IA to New Hampton, IA is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.03 mi
00h 52m
Flight
39.15 mi
63.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.15 mi
Kilometers
63.01 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.03 mi
Kilometers
64.43 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 6:21 AM CDT
Return by in Waterloo
Sat, Apr 18, 7:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterloo
2026-04-18T05:28
Arrive New Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 6:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waterloo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tripoli
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Waterloo
20 mi
00h 26m
To New Hampton
20 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 mph WNW
Destination
44°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Waterloo and New Hampton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waterloo and New Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    1230 ft · 45 sec · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Commercial Street

    1474 ft · 46 sec · Commercial Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    3169 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Mullan Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Mullan Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Logan Avenue

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Logan Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Larrabee Avenue

    26.3 mi · 30 min · Larrabee Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 235th Street

    706 ft · 25 sec · 235th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto McCloud Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · McCloud Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South Linn Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Linn Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Linn Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterloo and New Hampton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larrabee Avenue
26.3 mi · 66%
Logan Avenue
8.67 mi · 22%
McCloud Avenue
1.88 mi · 5%
South Linn Avenue
1.12 mi · 3%
East Mullan Avenue
0.84 mi · 2%
West 1st Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Larrabee Avenue

Continue on Larrabee Avenue

26.3 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tripoli
00h 26m from Waterloo
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waterloo 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 Waterloo to New Hampton?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Tripoli is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Waterloo and 20 miles from New Hampton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.32 one way or $10.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Waterloo 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 Waterloo and New Hampton. Straight-line distance: 39.15 mi (63.01 km).

Waterloo

#1 Waterloo

The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

Population67,292
Coordinates42.4927600, -92.3429600
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
New Hampton

#2 New Hampton

City in Iowa

Population3,382
Coordinates43.0591400, -92.3176800
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterloo (-92.34296, 42.49276)
End: New Hampton (-92.31768, 43.05914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.32
Round trip
$10.63
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.32 $10.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.00 $11.99
Premium $4.65 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $5.30 $7.48 $14.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterloo and New Hampton. The current time is 05:28:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.