Origin
New Hampton, IA
Afternoon in New Hampton on Sunday
Local time
3:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Hampton, IA to Indiana, IA
Drive Time
3h 10m
Distance
171 mi
275 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Best Time to Leave
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.
Indiana, IA
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from New Hampton, IA to Indiana, IA covers 171 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on McCloud Avenue, 235th Street, Sergeant Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.97 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.
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 .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 10m drive with frequent turns across 171 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
McCloud Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
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.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McCloud Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 235th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sergeant Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Hudson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Q Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road D65 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| J Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
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.
1
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
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 80 miles or 1h 29m 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 80 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.5 mi from New Hampton, IA · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
Arriving in Indiana, IA
The final approach into Indiana, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Indiana, IA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.97 one way
$51.95 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $28.63 | $57.26 |
| premium | $4.80 | $32.28 | $64.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.99 | $75.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
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, 2026-04-06.
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.
Destination
Indiana, IA
Afternoon in Indiana on Sunday
Local time
3:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
42°F
Waterloo, IA
86 mi in
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 cooler 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from New Hampton, IA to Indiana, IA covers 171 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are McCloud Avenue, 235th Street, Sergeant Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.5 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 $25.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
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.
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.
The route from New Hampton, IA to Indiana, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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