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Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to New Hampton, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

91.9 mi

148 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m

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

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New Hampton, IA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to New Hampton, IA covers 91.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Avenue of the Saints, Larrabee Avenue, Logan Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.3 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.37 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

46 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 91.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 91.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avenue of the Saints is the longest continuous segment at about 43.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Crystal Drive Northeast.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to New Hampton, IA is easy. At 1h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Crystal Drive Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (32nd Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Crystal Drive Northeast

Continue onto Crystal Drive Northeast

Navigation decision point

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 32nd Street Northeast

Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast

Navigation decision point

3
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

4
88.8 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | 235th Street

Turn right onto 235th Street

Navigation decision point

4
88.9 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | McCloud Avenue

Turn left onto McCloud Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Avenue of the Saints 43.3 mi 47m
Larrabee Avenue 26.3 mi 30m
Logan Avenue 8.7 mi 11m
Dubuque Road 5.4 mi 7m
McCloud Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
Franklin Street 1.4 mi 2m
32nd Street Northeast 1.2 mi 2m
South Linn Avenue 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Avenue of the Saints — 43.3 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast
2

Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast

184 ft · 13 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast
3

Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast

1.2 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
5

Merge onto I 380; IA 27

43 mi · 47 min · Avenue of the Saints
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
7

Turn right onto CR V49

0.4 mi · 32 sec · South Raymond Road
8

Continue on CR V49

0.5 mi · 42 sec · South 3rd Street
9

Turn left onto CR D22

5.4 mi · 7 min · Dubuque Road
10

Continue on Franklin Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street
11

Turn right onto US 63

465 ft · 13 sec · East 1st Street
12

Continue on US 63

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Mullan Avenue
13

Continue on US 63

8.7 mi · 11 min · Logan Avenue
14

Continue on US 63

26 mi · 30 min · Larrabee Avenue
15

Turn right onto 235th Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · 235th Street
16

Turn left onto McCloud Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · McCloud Avenue
17

Continue on US 63 Business

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Linn Avenue
18

Arrive at destination

US 63 Business

Trip Plan

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.3 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 20 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46 miles or 52m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 31m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cedar Rapids, IA

This is one driving day of about 91.9 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Avenue of the Saints for about 43.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46 mi from Cedar Rapids, IA · 52m into the drive

Downtown Elk Run Heights, IA, IA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elk Run Heights, IA

46 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

Palo, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elk Run Heights, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Hampton, IA

The final approach into New Hampton, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.37 one way

$28.74 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.77 $31.55
premium $4.89 $17.69 $35.37
diesel $5.61 $20.29 $40.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.6 0 $9.65 $4.41
Efficient EV 23 0 $8.04 $3.68
EV Truck/SUV 36.8 0 $12.87 $5.88

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Cedar Rapids, IA

Morning in Cedar Rapids on Saturday

Local time

7:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 15 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:22AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:22AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

New Hampton, IA

Morning in New Hampton on Saturday

Local time

7:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°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

6 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

1h 52m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to New Hampton, IA covers 91.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, Larrabee Avenue, Logan Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to New Hampton, IA is easy. At 1h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Crystal Drive Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (32nd Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point.

The route from Cedar Rapids, IA to New Hampton, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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