Trip from Hampton, IA to Indiana, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 46m

Distance

141.2 mi

227 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 35m ★

6 AM

2h 46m

8 AM

3h 8m

10 AM

2h 54m

12 PM

2h 52m

3 PM

2h 55m

5 PM

3h 7m

8 PM

2h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 141.1-mile journey from Hampton, IA to Indiana, IA is a straightforward, one-day adventure, easily completed in about 2 hours and 16 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $21, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes local roads, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and rural landscapes rather than high-speed highways. Given its manageable length and the nature of the roads, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day's excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, making it an ideal choice for a spontaneous getaway.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

70.6 miles from Hampton, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 35	77.9 mi	1h 24m
IA 5	35.4 mi	42m
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway	10.7 mi	12m
State Highway 3	9 mi	12m
I 80	2.6 mi	2m
County Highway G76	2 mi	3m
Central Avenue East	1 mi	2m
Balsam Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 35 — 77.9 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, IA and Indiana, IA.

Start on US 65

27 ft · 4 sec · 4th Street Northeast

Turn right onto IA 3

1.0 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue East

Continue on IA 3

9.0 mi · 12 min · State Highway 3

Continue on IA 3

517 ft · 13 sec · Balsam Avenue

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward Hampton, Clarion

Merge onto I 35

78 mi · 1 hr 24 min · I 35

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35

0.2 mi · 12 sec · I 35

Toward I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 2 min

Exit 137A Toward I 80 East: Davenport

Merge onto I 80

2.6 mi · 2 min · I 80

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 141 Toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 65

11 mi · 12 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward IA 5 South: Carlisle

Continue on IA 5

19 mi · 21 min · IA 5

Turn left onto IA 5; IA 92

11 mi · 11 min · IA 5; IA 92

Take the exit onto IA 5

0.5 mi · 1 min · IA 5

Turn right onto IA 5

5.8 mi · 8 min · IA 5

Turn sharp right onto CR G76

0.2 mi · 24 sec · County Highway G76

Continue on CR G76

1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

Arrive at destination

CR G76

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour and 16-minute drive covering 141.1 miles, you have plenty of flexibility. Consider an early morning departure to enjoy the morning light and avoid any potential midday traffic through towns. Since this is a local road-heavy route with no specified 'longest stretch,' plan for frequent, short breaks if needed, perhaps to stretch your legs or grab a quick refreshment in one of the communities you pass through. The estimated fuel cost is $21, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you set out, as services might be more spread out than on major highways. Keep an eye out for local signage as you navigate the numerous turns.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 70.6 miles from Hampton, IA, or about 1h 20m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 31 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 70.6 miles or 1h 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indiana, IA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hampton, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hampton, IA

This is one driving day of about 141.2 miles and 2h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Hampton, IA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 77.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Des Moines, IA

71 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Des Moines, IA to Indiana, IA

48.2 mi · 1h 5m

Pacing Suggestions

Ames, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ankeny, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.6 miles from Hampton, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Burger Shed Restaurant Altoona

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Altoona, Iowa

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.8

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15156307433

Visit website

Burger Shed Restaurant Altoona

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.8

Altoona, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15156307433

Visit website

Now Or Later Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.8

Des Moines, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15152669777

Visit website

Tsing Tsao Chinese Fast Food

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour Inexpensiv mile 90.8

Des Moines, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+15152622775

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hampton, Iowa

+31880109500

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 30.3

Williams, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15155160821

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 60.5

Ames, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 60.5

Ames, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 60.5

Ames, Iowa

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+15152324032

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.1 and 91.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

10.1 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the ramp toward Hampton, Clarion

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Hampton, Clarion

10.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 35

Merge onto I 35

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

88.2 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | I 35

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35 toward I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council B...

88.4 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward I 80 East: Davenport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 137A Toward I 80 East: Davenport

91.8 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Take the exit toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 141 Toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.08 one way

$44.15 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$24.24	$48.47
premium	$4.89	$27.17	$54.35
diesel	$5.61	$31.18	$62.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	42.4	$14.83	$6.78
Efficient EV	35.3	$12.35	$5.65
EV Truck/SUV	56.5	$19.77	$9.04

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hampton, IA

Late night in Hampton on Sunday

Local time

12:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Indiana, IA

Late night in Indiana on Sunday

Local time

12:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

24 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 46m 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?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 141.1-mile stretch between Hampton and Indiana, IA. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on Central Avenue East and Highway 3, experiencing the nuances of secondary roads. This means you'll be engaging with the landscape more directly, with frequent turns and varying speed limits as you pass through communities. The 'longest stretch' is not specified, suggesting a continuous series of intersections and road changes rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. The character of the drive is defined by its local feel and frequent adjustments.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 77.9 mi on I 35.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and IA 5. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 141.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.2 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Hampton, IA and Indiana, IA, road signs point toward Clarion, Council Bluffs, Davenport and Des Moines.

Clarion

10.1 mi in | ~14m

Council Bluffs

88.2 mi in | ~1h 39m | via I 35

Davenport

88.2 mi in | ~1h 39m | via I 35

Des Moines

91.8 mi in | ~1h 45m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 141.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 77.9 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Indiana, IA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Indiana, 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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Burger Shed Restaurant Altoona

Burger Shed Restaurant Altoona

Now Or Later Restaurant

Tsing Tsao Chinese Fast Food

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

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Tesla Supercharger

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Tesla Supercharger

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Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hampton, IA

Indiana, IA

Same local time

24 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 46m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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