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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.88 mi
03h 34m
Flight
122.53 mi
197.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.53 mi
Kilometers
197.19 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.88 mi
Kilometers
270.18 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corydon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:31 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Sat, Apr 18, 11:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-18T03:57
Arrive Corydon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Rapids
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Oakland Acres
IA

City in Jasper County, Iowa, United States

From Cedar Rapids
83.9 mi
01h 47m
To Corydon
84 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    17 m · 3 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Tiffany Drive Northeast

    537 ft · 25 sec · Tiffany Drive Northeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast

    653 ft · 31 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 29th Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Coldstream Avenue Northeast

    628 ft · 22 sec · Coldstream Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    21.5 mi · 25 min · Avenue of the Saints

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Des Moines

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe

    1632 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  13. 13

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  15. 15

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 14

    23.2 mi · 34 min · State Highway 14

  17. 17

    Continue on North 7th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue

    948 ft · 16 sec · Woodlawn Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 14

    150 m · 8 sec · State Highway 14

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    2303 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 14

    16.5 mi · 24 min · State Highway 14

  22. 22

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Washington Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Jackson Street

    74 m · 6 sec · East Jackson Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Lafayette Street

    140 m · 10 sec · North Lafayette Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    140 m · 13 sec · East Jefferson Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Franklin Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Franklin Street

  27. 27

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
74.5 mi · 44%
State Highway 14
63.2 mi · 38%
Avenue of the Saints
21.5 mi · 13%
North Lincoln Street
2.31 mi · 1%
North 7th Street
1.5 mi · 1%
29th Street Northeast
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.4 mi
122.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland Acres
01h 47m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oakland Acres, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland Acres.

RAIL

Ottumwa station

85 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Osceola

109 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Corydon. Straight-line distance: 122.53 mi (197.19 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
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#2 Corydon

Township in Wayne County, Iowa

Population1,593
Coordinates40.7569500, -93.3188200
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Corydon (-93.31882, 40.75695)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.92 gal
22.42 L · about $22.32
Round trip
$44.65
11.84 gal · 44.84 L
Estimated CO2
52.6 kg one way
Round trip: 105.2 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Corydon. The current time is 03:57:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.