How far is Corydon, IA from Ankeny, IA?
The driving distance from Corydon, IA to Ankeny, IA is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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 01h 36m.
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
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City in Marion County, Iowa
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corydon and Ankeny.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corydon and Ankeny.
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Start on South Franklin Street
26 m · 6 sec · South Franklin Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
140 m · 13 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Lafayette Street
140 m · 13 sec · South Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto East Jackson Street
74 m · 6 sec · East Jackson Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
16.5 mi · 24 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on Main Street
2303 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 14
150 m · 8 sec · State Highway 14
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Continue on Woodlawn Avenue
948 ft · 21 sec · Woodlawn Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 7th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South 7th Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
6.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 14
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Turn left onto 260th Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · 260th Avenue
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Continue on 50th Place
1.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Place
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Continue on County Highway S45
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway S45
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Turn right onto County Highway G76
2679 ft · 59 sec · County Highway G76
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Northeast Main Street
933 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto B Street Northwest
112 m · 10 sec · B Street Northwest
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Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest
141 m · 9 sec · 1st Street Northwest
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Continue on County Road S45
9.2 mi · 16 min · County Road S45
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Continue straight
621 ft · 8 sec
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Continue on State Highway 5
18.2 mi · 21 min · State Highway 5
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Take the exit slight right
2879 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Council Bluffs
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-35 north: Minneapolis
2714 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I-35 north: Minneapolis
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on I-35 North: Minneapolis
2751 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35 North: Minneapolis
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 1st Street
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on High Trestle Trail
78 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto East 1st Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Walnut Street
829 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
15 m · 2 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corydon and Ankeny.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 5
Continue on State Highway 5
18.2 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 Showers leaving Corydon and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Ankeny.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corydon to Ankeny?
The road trip is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 41.6 miles from Corydon and 41.8 miles from Ankeny.
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 14.6 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Corydon and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Ankeny.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasantville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corydon and Ankeny. Straight-line distance: 68.84 mi (110.79 km).
#1 Corydon
Township in Wayne County, Iowa
| Population | 1,593 |
| Coordinates | 40.7569500, -93.3188200 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ankeny
The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa.
| Population | 70,068 |
| Coordinates | 41.7297100, -93.6057700 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-93.60577, 41.72962)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.50 | $25.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.68 | $27.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.59 | $31.19 |
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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