Origin
Holy Cross, IA
Late night in Holy Cross on Sunday
Local time
3:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holy Cross, 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
42m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holy Cross, IA
Kağan Karatay
Hopkinton, IA
Antonius Ferret
Trip Overview
Holy Cross to Hopkinton is 23.1 miles and takes about 42 minutes via 300th Avenue and State Highway 38, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Iowa, making it a simple, direct connection between two Midwest towns. The drive offers a straightforward experience, suitable for a quick hop or as part of a larger regional exploration. Given its brief duration, you won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays for this particular leg.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 300th Avenue | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 38 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| US 20 | 4 mi | 4m |
| 260th Avenue | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| 262nd Avenue | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| 300 Avi | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 295th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| 140th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
300th Avenue
— 6.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holy Cross, IA and Hopkinton, IA.
1
Start on 295th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
295th Avenue
2
Turn left onto 140th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
140th Street
3
Turn right onto 300th Avenue
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
300th Avenue
4
Continue on 300 Avi
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
300 Avi
5
Continue on 300th Avenue
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
300th Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto CR D22
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
210th Street
7
Turn right onto 300th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
300th Avenue
8
Turn right onto US 20
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 20
9
Turn left onto 260th Avenue
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
260th Avenue
10
Continue on 262nd Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
262nd Avenue
11
Turn left onto State Highway 38
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 38
12
Continue on IA 38
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
3rd Street
13
Turn right onto Southeast Locust Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Southeast Locust Street
14
Turn right onto Southwest 1st Street
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
Southwest 1st Street
15
Arrive at destination
Southwest 1st Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 23 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
140th Street
Turn left onto 140th Street
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
300th Avenue
Turn right onto 300th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CR D22 / 210th Street
At end of road, turn left onto CR D22 / 210th Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
300th Avenue
Turn right onto 300th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
23 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Southwest 1st Street
Turn right onto Southwest 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in Hopkinton on Sunday
Local time
3:10 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
42m 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 route features a mixed drive, with 37% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on 300th Avenue, State Highway 38, and US 20. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 6.9 miles on 300th Avenue, offering a consistent pace before you transition to other roads. Expect a varied driving experience that balances open highway speeds with more local road conditions as you make your way toward Hopkinton.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on 300th Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.5 miles in near 140th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (140th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (300th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (CR D22 / 210th Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on 300th Avenue. 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 0.5 miles (140th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (300th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (CR D22 / 210th Street): 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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