Hampton, IA Road Trips

Hampton, IA serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 11 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 129 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Hampton, IA spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

11

Longest Drive

221.7 mi

Council Bluffs, IA

Quickest Drive

1h 2m

Waterloo, IA

Plan Around Hampton, IA

Continue From Hampton, IA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Hampton, IA to Council Bluffs, IA 221.7 mi · 3h 29m Hampton, IA to Davenport, IA 193.9 mi · 3h 14m Hampton, IA to Sioux City, IA 179.8 mi · 2h 53m Hampton, IA to Dubuque, IA 152.9 mi · 2h 35m

Trips from Hampton, IA

Hampton, IA to Council Bluffs, IA

221.7 mi 3h 29m

Hampton, IA to Davenport, IA

193.9 mi 3h 14m

Hampton, IA to Sioux City, IA

179.8 mi 2h 53m

Hampton, IA to Dubuque, IA

152.9 mi 2h 35m

Hampton, IA to Indiana, IA

141.1 mi 2h 16m

Hampton, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA

110.8 mi 1h 54m

Hampton, IA to West Des Moines, IA

101 mi 1h 36m

Hampton, IA to Urbandale, IA

97.6 mi 1h 34m

Hampton, IA to Des Moines, IA

94.2 mi 1h 28m

Hampton, IA to Ames, IA

64.7 mi 1h 3m

Hampton, IA to Waterloo, IA

57.5 mi 1h 2m

Driving from Hampton, IA

The typical drive from Hampton, IA covers about 129 miles and takes around 2h 6m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 222 miles (3h 29m), while the shortest is just 58 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Hampton, IA are Council Bluffs, IA (221.7 mi, 3h 29m), Davenport, IA (193.9 mi, 3h 14m), Sioux City, IA (179.8 mi, 2h 53m), Dubuque, IA (152.9 mi, 2h 35m), and Indiana, IA (141.1 mi, 2h 16m). 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 129-mile trip from Hampton, IA, budget about $19 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 11 mapped routes leaving Hampton, IA and 0 routes heading into Hampton, IA, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 58 to 222 miles.

The longest mapped route from Hampton, IA covers 222 miles and takes approximately 3h 29m. Shorter options start at just 58 miles.

The average route from Hampton, IA runs about 129 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 129-mile trip from Hampton, IA costs roughly $19 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Hampton, IA include Council Bluffs, IA, Davenport, IA, Sioux City, IA and Dubuque, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Short Drives from Hampton, IA

Dubuque, IA 152.9 mi Indiana, IA 141.1 mi Cedar Rapids, IA 110.8 mi West Des Moines, IA 101 mi Urbandale, IA 97.6 mi Des Moines, IA 94.2 mi Ames, IA 64.7 mi Waterloo, IA 57.5 mi

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Hampton, IA that also have route pages.

Waterloo, IA 57.5 mi · 1h 2m Ames, IA 64.7 mi · 1h 3m Des Moines, IA 94.2 mi · 1h 28m Urbandale, IA 97.6 mi · 1h 34m West Des Moines, IA 101 mi · 1h 36m Cedar Rapids, IA 110.8 mi · 1h 54m Indiana, IA 141.1 mi · 2h 16m Dubuque, IA 152.9 mi · 2h 35m