Trip from New Hampton, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA

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

Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

92 mi

148 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

7 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 45m ★

6 AM

1h 53m

8 AM

2h 10m

10 AM

1h 59m

12 PM

1h 57m

3 PM

2h 0m

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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Trip Overview

The drive from New Hampton, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 92 miles and takes about 1h 53m 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, US 18, Dubuque Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.66 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 New Hampton, IA

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 92 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from New Hampton, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 92 miles and takes about 1h 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 19 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 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near 235th Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 92 miles you will encounter 9 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 3 miles (235th Street): Navigation decision point; at 39 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 47 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.

4

3 mi into trip | ~5m in | 235th Street

Turn right onto 235th Street

Navigation decision point

4

39 mi into trip | ~50m in | Franklin Street

Turn left onto Franklin Street

Navigation decision point

4

47 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

6

48 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids

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

Toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids

5

90.6 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Avenue of the Saints	43 mi	46m
US 18	35.9 mi	44m
Dubuque Road	5.4 mi	7m
McCloud Avenue	1.9 mi	3m
Franklin Street	1.4 mi	2m
32nd Street Northeast	1.3 mi	2m
South Linn Avenue	1.1 mi	1m
South Raymond Road	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Avenue of the Saints — 43 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 63 Business

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Linn Avenue

2

Continue on US 63 Business

1.9 mi · 3 min · McCloud Avenue

3

Turn right onto 235th Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · 235th Street

4

Turn left onto US 18; US 63

36 mi · 44 min · US 18; US 63

5

Turn left onto Franklin Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street

6

Continue on Dubuque Road

5.4 mi · 7 min · Dubuque Road

7

Turn slight right

197 ft · 7 sec

8

Turn straight onto CR V49

0.4 mi · 39 sec · South 3rd Street

9

Continue on CR V49

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Raymond Road

10

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec

11

Merge onto I 380; US 20; IA 27

0.7 mi · 45 sec · Avenue of the Saints

12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380; IA 27

42 mi · 45 min · Avenue of the Saints

Toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids

13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

14

Keep slight left at fork

121 ft · 4 sec

15

Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast

1.3 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast

16

Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast

184 ft · 10 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

17

Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast

177 ft · 7 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

18

Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast

428 ft · 18 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

19

Arrive at destination

Tiperary Drive Northeast

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 New Hampton, IA, or about 1h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43 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 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46 miles or 1h 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedar Rapids, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New Hampton, IA

This is one driving day of about 92 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from New Hampton, 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 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46 mi from New Hampton, IA · 1h into the drive

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

Denver, 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 New Hampton, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cedar Rapids, IA

The final approach into Cedar Rapids, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

HuHot Mongolian Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 92

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13193936000

Visit website

Red Lobster

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

1.5 mi

Persis Biryani Indian Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

1.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Kismet Coffee & Bloom

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 92

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13192003218

Visit website

Groundswell Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

2.8 mi

Veritas Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

2.5 mi

HuHot Mongolian Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 92

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13193936000

Visit website

Red Lobster

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 92

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13193950450

Visit website

Persis Biryani Indian Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 92

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13198262000

Visit website

Rio Burritos

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 92

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+13199815001

Visit website

Napoli's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 92

Marion, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13193772100

Visit website

Scott's Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 92

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13195504517

Visit website

Cobble Hill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive mile 92

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+13193663177

Visit website

Oscar's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.4

Hiawatha, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13193788885

Visit website

Kismet Coffee & Bloom

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 92

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13192003218

Visit website

Groundswell Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 92

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13192002791

Visit website

Veritas Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 92

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: Closed

+13192083192

Visit website

Café Saint Pio

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 92

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13192001000

Roasters Coffeehouse NewBo

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 92

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Visit website

Opus Concert Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 92

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13193668203

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 92

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

+18006360986

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

1.1 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 92

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Bistro at Blooms

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 92

Marion, Iowa

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

+13194499996

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.66 one way

$27.32 round trip

$3.77/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$15.40	$30.81
premium	$4.65	$16.86	$33.71
diesel	$5.30	$19.21	$38.42

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.

EV Charging Along Route

7 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Waterloo, Iowa

Tesla

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Blink

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Center Point, Iowa

Blink

1 DCFC

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Shell Recharge

1 DCFC

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Waterloo, Iowa

Shell Recharge

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla: 2 Blink: 2 Shell Recharge: 2 Other: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.6	$9.66	$4.42
Efficient EV	23	$8.05	$3.68
EV Truck/SUV	36.8	$12.88	$5.89

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

New Hampton, IA

Morning in New Hampton on Saturday

Local time

7:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cedar Rapids, IA

Morning in Cedar Rapids on Saturday

Local time

7:17 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

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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

1h 53m 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 New Hampton, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 92 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, US 18, Dubuque Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

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

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.66 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (235th Street): Navigation decision point; at 39 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 47 miles: Navigation decision point.

The route from New Hampton, IA to Cedar Rapids, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Cedar Rapids, IA

Nearby Places

HuHot Mongolian Grill

Kismet Coffee & Bloom

HuHot Mongolian Grill

Red Lobster

Persis Biryani Indian Grill

Rio Burritos

Napoli's Italian Restaurant

Scott's Family Restaurant

Cobble Hill

Oscar's Restaurant

Kismet Coffee & Bloom

Groundswell Cafe

Veritas Cafe

Café Saint Pio

Roasters Coffeehouse NewBo

Opus Concert Cafe

Trading Grounds

Blink Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Bistro at Blooms

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

New Hampton, IA

Cedar Rapids, IA

Same local time

6 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 53m on the road

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