New Hampton, IA Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 1 heading in, New Hampton, IA works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 40-mile quick runs to 171-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from New Hampton, IA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
171 mi
Indiana, IA
Quickest Drive
52m
Waterloo, IA
Plan Around New Hampton, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From New Hampton, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
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Driving from New Hampton, IA
The typical drive from New Hampton, IA covers about 122 miles and takes around 2h 24m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 171 miles (3h 10m), while the shortest is just 40 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from New Hampton, IA include Indiana, IA (171 mi, 3h 10m), Ankeny, IA (155.9 mi, 3h 4m), Iowa City, IA (120.6 mi, 2h 29m), and Waterloo, IA (40.1 mi, 52m). 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 122-mile trip from New Hampton, IA, budget about $18 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving New Hampton, IA and 1 routes heading into New Hampton, IA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 40 to 171 miles.
The longest mapped route from New Hampton, IA covers 171 miles and takes approximately 3h 10m. Shorter options start at just 40 miles.
The average route from New Hampton, IA runs about 122 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 24m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 122-mile trip from New Hampton, IA costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from New Hampton, IA include Indiana, IA, Ankeny, IA, Iowa City, IA and Waterloo, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
New Hampton, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,462
Median Income
$61,491
Median Home Value
$159,200
Median Age
41.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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