How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Corydon, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Corydon, IA is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jasper County, Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Rapids and Corydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Corydon.
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Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast
17 m · 3 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast
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Continue on Tiffany Drive Northeast
537 ft · 25 sec · Tiffany Drive Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
653 ft · 31 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · 29th Street Northeast
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Continue on Coldstream Avenue Northeast
628 ft · 22 sec · Coldstream Avenue Northeast
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Turn left
1278 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
21.5 mi · 25 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Des Moines
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
73.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe
1632 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 14
11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on Monroe Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on North Lincoln Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
23.2 mi · 34 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 Cedar Rapids and Corydon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
73.8 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to Corydon?
The road trip is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oakland Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Cedar Rapids and 84 miles from Corydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.32 one way or $44.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Rapids and Chance Rain Showers near Corydon.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland Acres
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 Oakland Acres.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Corydon. Straight-line distance: 122.53 mi (197.19 km).
#1 Cedar Rapids
The second most populous city in Iowa.
| Population | 134,027 |
| Coordinates | 42.0083300, -91.6440700 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| 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: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.32 | $44.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.18 | $50.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.55 | $55.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.40 | $62.80 |
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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