Origin
Earlville, IA
Morning in Earlville on Sunday
Local time
9:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Earlville, IA to Hopkinton, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Earlville, IA
Tom Fisk
Hopkinton, IA
Antonius Ferret
Trip Overview
Earlville to Hopkinton is 11.1 miles and takes about 21 minutes via State Highway 38, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop takes you from one part of Iowa's Midwest region to another, offering a straightforward connection between two small towns. You'll spend most of your time on State Highway 38, with brief segments on local roads. If you're looking for a quick drive that requires minimal planning, this route fits the bill perfectly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 38 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| 260th Avenue | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| 262nd Avenue | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| US 20 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 270th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South West Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Locust Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 38
— 4.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Earlville, IA and Hopkinton, IA.
1
Start on Northern Avenue
300 ft
·
6 sec
·
Northern Avenue
2
Continue on South West Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South West Street
3
Continue on 270th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
270th Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
5
Merge onto US 20
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 20
6
Turn left onto 260th Avenue
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
260th Avenue
7
Continue on 262nd Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
262nd Avenue
8
Turn left onto State Highway 38
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 38
9
Continue on IA 38
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
3rd Street
10
Turn right onto Southeast Locust Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Southeast Locust Street
11
Turn right onto Southwest 1st Street
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
Southwest 1st Street
12
Arrive at destination
Southwest 1st Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 11 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 20
Merge onto US 20
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
260th Avenue
Turn left onto 260th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
10.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Southeast Locust Street
Turn right onto Southeast Locust Street
Navigation decision point
5
11 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Southwest 1st Street
Turn right onto Southwest 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.74 one way
$3.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.91 | $3.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hopkinton, IA
Morning in Hopkinton on Sunday
Local time
9:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive presents a mixed profile, with about 46% of the journey on highway. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 4.6 miles on State Highway 38, which provides a good sense of the road's character. Expect a combination of well-maintained state highway driving and some turns onto quieter local avenues like 260th Avenue and 262nd Avenue. The transition between these road types is generally smooth, making for an easy-to-navigate experience.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on State Highway 38.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 20): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1.4 miles (260th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on State Highway 38. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 20): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1.4 miles (260th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hopkinton, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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