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Trip from New 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

3h 10m

Distance

171 mi

275 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 59m ★
6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m

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

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city in Iowa, United States

New Hampton, IA

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Downtown Indiana, IA, IA

Indiana, IA

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Trip Overview

This 171-mile journey from New Hampton, IA to Indiana, IA will take approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes of driving time. Designed as a single-day trip, you can expect a fuel cost of around $26 for this drive. The route primarily utilizes local roads like McCloud Avenue, 235th Street, and Sergeant Road, indicating a more intimate, turn-heavy driving experience rather than highway cruising. Since both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, you'll be experiencing consistent regional scenery throughout. With only one recommended stop, this is a straightforward and manageable drive for a single day.

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

85.5 miles from New Hampton, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
McCloud Avenue — —
235th Street — —
Sergeant Road — —
South Hudson Road — —
Q Avenue — —
County Road D65 — —
North Main Street — —
J Avenue — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: McCloud Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on South Linn Avenue

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Linn Avenue
2

Continue on McCloud Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · McCloud Avenue
3

Turn right onto 235th Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · 235th Street
4

Turn left

36 mi · 45 min
5

Turn straight

0.4 mi · 54 sec
6

Turn left onto Sergeant Road

9.4 mi · 14 min · Sergeant Road
7

Continue on South Hudson Road

6.4 mi · 8 min · South Hudson Road
8

Continue on Q Avenue

2.5 mi · 3 min · Q Avenue
9

Continue on County Road D65

4.4 mi · 5 min · County Road D65
10

Continue on North Main Street

7.6 mi · 11 min · North Main Street
11

Turn left onto J Avenue

12 mi · 17 min · J Avenue
12

Continue on North County Road

1.8 mi · 2 min · North County Road
13

Continue on Harding Street

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Harding Street
14

Turn left onto West 13th Street

0.3 mi · 25 sec · West 13th Street
15

Turn right onto State Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · State Street
16

Continue on J Avenue

6.3 mi · 9 min · J Avenue
17

Continue on 100th Street

8.0 mi · 11 min · 100th Street
18

Turn right onto 380th Avenue

5.5 mi · 7 min · 380th Avenue
19

Continue on 6th Avenue

0.6 mi · 58 sec · 6th Avenue
20

Turn left onto Penrose Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Penrose Street
21

Turn right onto 4th Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · 4th Avenue
22

Turn left onto West Street

3.2 mi · 5 min · West Street
23

Take the ramp right

0.4 mi · 48 sec
24

Merge slight left

18 mi · 18 min
25

Take the exit slight right toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe
26

Turn left onto State Highway 14

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14
27

Continue on Monroe Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Monroe Street
28

Continue on State Highway 14

13 mi · 18 min · State Highway 14
29

Continue on North Lincoln Street

2.3 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Street
30

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 45 sec
31

Merge slight left

1.2 mi · 1 min
32

Take the exit slight right

0.5 mi · 1 min
33

Turn right

5.8 mi · 8 min
34

Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

0.2 mi · 24 sec · County Highway G76
35

Continue on County Highway G76

1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76
36

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 3 hour and 10 minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Indiana, IA without feeling rushed. Plan for one stop along the way, perhaps midway, to stretch your legs and refuel if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads can sometimes be more spread out between services than major highways. The $26 fuel cost is an estimate, so it's always wise to have a little extra buffer. Since it's not a long haul, you have the flexibility to depart when it's most convenient for you.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 85.5 miles from New Hampton, IA, or about 1h 35m into the drive.

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 38 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 85.5 miles or 1h 35m 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 36m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 New Hampton, IA

This is one driving day of about 171 miles and 3h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from New 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.

Where to Stop

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

city in Tama County, Iowa, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tama, IA

86 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Waterloo, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tama, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.5 miles from New Hampton, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

La Terraza Mexican Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Toledo, Iowa

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.5

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+16414817026

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A9 Chinese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Toledo, Iowa

0.3 mi

Hardee's

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Toledo, Iowa

0.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Saints Rest Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grinnell, Iowa

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 109.9

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+16412366014

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Comeback Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grinnell, Iowa

0.9 mi

La Terraza Mexican Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.5

Toledo, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+16414817026

Visit website

A9 Chinese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.5

Toledo, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+16414842268

Visit website

Hardee's

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.5

Toledo, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+16414844926

Visit website

Murph's Creamery & Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.5

Toledo, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16414842022

Visit website

Mike's Pizza

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.5

Toledo, Iowa

Hours: 4–8:15 pm

+16414843121

Visit website

Frontier Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 109.9

Grinnell, Iowa

Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm

+16412360630

Subway

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.5

Toledo, Iowa

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+16414845661

Visit website

Casey's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.5

Toledo, Iowa

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+16414842530

Visit website

Saints Rest Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 109.9

Grinnell, Iowa

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+16412366014

Visit website

Comeback Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 109.9

Grinnell, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16412360176

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 109.9

Grinnell, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

The Pump

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.5

Tama, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–1:45 pm

+16414817332

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.73 one way

$53.47 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $29.35 $58.71
premium $4.89 $32.91 $65.81
diesel $5.61 $37.75 $75.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.3 0 $17.96 $8.21
Efficient EV 42.8 0 $14.96 $6.84
EV Truck/SUV 68.4 0 $23.94 $10.94

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (67% 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

New Hampton, IA

Late night in New Hampton on Sunday

Local time

2:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Indiana, IA

Late night in Indiana on Sunday

Local time

2:51 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

2 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

3h 10m 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?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as there's no highway share to speak of. This means you'll be navigating a series of county and local roads for the entire 171 miles. While the data doesn't specify a longest uninterrupted stretch, the nature of local roads suggests frequent intersections and potential slowdowns. You can anticipate a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and speed limits, offering a more grounded connection to the landscape rather than high-speed travel.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: McCloud Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from New Hampton, IA to Indiana, IA is easy. At 3h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Hampton, IA to Indiana, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 171 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Hampton, IA to Indiana, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Indiana, IA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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