Hiawatha, IA Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Hiawatha, IA works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 97 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Hiawatha, IA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
132.9 mi
Mason City, IA
Quickest Drive
57m
Waterloo, IA
Plan Around Hiawatha, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Hiawatha, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Hiawatha, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Hiawatha, IA
Driving from Hiawatha, IA
On average, trips departing from Hiawatha, IA run 97 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 54m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 133 miles (2h 37m), while the shortest is just 51 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Hiawatha, IA include Mason City, IA (132.9 mi, 2h 37m), Ames, IA (106.3 mi, 2h 8m), and Waterloo, IA (50.7 mi, 58m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 97-mile trip from Hiawatha, IA, budget about $14 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Hiawatha, IA and 3 routes heading into Hiawatha, IA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 51 to 133 miles.
The longest mapped route from Hiawatha, IA covers 133 miles and takes approximately 2h 37m. Shorter options start at just 51 miles.
The average route from Hiawatha, IA runs about 97 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 54m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 97-mile trip from Hiawatha, IA costs roughly $14 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Hiawatha, IA include Mason City, IA, Ames, IA and Waterloo, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Hiawatha, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,178
Median Income
$67,628
Median Home Value
$210,200
Median Age
33.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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