How far is Ankeny, IA from Corydon, IA?
The driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Corydon, IA is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ankeny and Corydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny and Corydon.
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Start on Southwest 3rd Street
15 m · 4 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Walnut Street
829 ft · 37 sec · Southwest Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 1st Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-35 south: Des Moines
1978 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
955 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: Davenport
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
3203 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
18.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on County Road S45
3.7 mi · 7 min · County Road S45
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Keep slight left to continue on County Road S45
5.5 mi · 10 min · County Road S45
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Continue on 1st Street Northwest
141 m · 15 sec · 1st Street Northwest
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Turn left onto B Street Northwest
112 m · 10 sec · B Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Northeast Main Street
933 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway G76
2679 ft · 59 sec · County Highway G76
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Turn left onto County Highway S45
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway S45
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Continue on 50th Place
1.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Place
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Continue on 260th Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · 260th Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 14
6.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on North 7th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue
948 ft · 16 sec · Woodlawn Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 14
150 m · 8 sec · State Highway 14
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Continue on South Main Street
2303 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
16.5 mi · 24 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on North Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Jackson Street
74 m · 6 sec · East Jackson Street
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Turn right onto North Lafayette Street
140 m · 10 sec · North Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
140 m · 13 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Franklin Street
26 m · 4 sec · South Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ankeny and Corydon.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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18.5 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Ankeny and Chance Rain Showers near Corydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ankeny to Corydon?
The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km) and usually takes 02h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pleasantville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Ankeny and 42.3 miles from Corydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Ankeny and Chance Rain Showers near Corydon.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasantville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasantville.
Osceola
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ankeny and Corydon. Straight-line distance: 68.84 mi (110.79 km).
#1 Ankeny
The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa.
| Population | 70,068 |
| Coordinates | 41.7297100, -93.6057700 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Corydon
Township in Wayne County, Iowa
| Population | 1,593 |
| Coordinates | 40.7569500, -93.3188200 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Corydon (-93.31882, 40.75695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.92 | $27.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.86 | $31.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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