How far is West Des Moines, IA from New Hampton, IA?
The driving distance from West Des Moines, IA to New Hampton, IA is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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 03h 22m.
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Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Des Moines and New Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Des Moines and New Hampton.
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Start on Vine Street
2147 ft · 59 sec · Vine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 63rd Street;1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 63rd Street;1st Street
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Take the ramp right toward I-235 east
1690 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto John MacVicar Freeway
10.8 mi · 14 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Continue straight
101.7 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 East, IA 27 South: Mason City, Charles City
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
32.9 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 218 Business, CR B35: Charles City
1513 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto 185th Street
1559 ft · 24 sec · 185th Street
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Turn straight onto Gilbert Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Gilbert Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1198 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Clark Street
1319 ft · 34 sec · Clark Street
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Turn left onto Brantingham Street
759 ft · 24 sec · Brantingham Street
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on 5th Avenue
1761 ft · 50 sec · 5th Avenue
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Continue on 200th Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · 200th Avenue
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Continue on 200th Street
11 mi · 15 min · 200th Street
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Turn right onto Kenwood Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Kenwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 210th Street
1801 ft · 36 sec · 210th Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Linn Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · 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 West Des Moines and New Hampton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John MacVicar Freeway
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102 mi · 01h 50m
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 leaving West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines to New Hampton?
The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Dows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from West Des Moines and 85.4 miles from New Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 10:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines and New Hampton. Straight-line distance: 124.71 mi (200.7 km).
#1 West Des Moines
The most populous city in Dallas County, Iowa.
| Population | 69,057 |
| Coordinates | 41.5772100, -93.7113300 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.74 | $45.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.65 | $51.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.06 | $56.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.98 | $63.97 |
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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