How far is Corydon, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The driving distance from Corydon, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
168.16 mi
02h 56m
Flight
122.53 mi
197.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
168.16 mi
Kilometers
270.62 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Rapids
Sat, Apr 18, 6:56 AM CDT
Return by in Corydon
Sat, Apr 18, 9:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corydon
2026-04-18T04:00
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Sat, Apr 18, 6:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corydon
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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 Corydon
84.1 mi
01h 28m
To Cedar Rapids
84.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Corydon and Cedar Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corydon and Cedar Rapids.

  1. 1

    Start on South Franklin Street

    26 m · 6 sec · South Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    140 m · 13 sec · West Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Lafayette Street

    140 m · 13 sec · South Lafayette Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Jackson Street

    74 m · 6 sec · East Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Washington Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 14

    16.5 mi · 24 min · State Highway 14

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    2303 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto State Highway 14

    150 m · 8 sec · State Highway 14

  9. 9

    Continue on Woodlawn Avenue

    948 ft · 21 sec · Woodlawn Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 7th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South 7th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 14

    23.2 mi · 34 min · State Highway 14

  12. 12

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  14. 14

    Continue on South Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Monroe Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 14

    10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Avenue of the Saints

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29th Street

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    97 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto 29th Street Northeast

    1360 ft · 36 sec · 29th Street Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast

    1324 ft · 29 sec · Oakland Road Northeast

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 32nd Street Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · 32nd Street Northeast

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast

    56 m · 10 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  27. 27

    Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast

    54 m · 8 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  28. 28

    Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    130 m · 19 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Corydon and Cedar Rapids.

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
137 mi · 82%
Avenue of the Saints
21.6 mi · 13%
South Lincoln Street
2.31 mi · 1%
South 7th Street
1.5 mi · 1%
I 380
1.29 mi · 1%
South Monroe Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 14

Merge slight left

73.9 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
122.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland Acres
01h 28m from Corydon
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Corydon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corydon to Cedar Rapids?

The road trip is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Oakland Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Corydon and 84.1 miles from Cedar Rapids.

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 45.6 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.36 one way or $44.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Corydon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Rapids.

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 Corydon and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 122.53 mi (197.19 km).

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#1 Corydon

Township in Wayne County, Iowa

Population1,593
Coordinates40.7569500, -93.3188200
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Cedar Rapids

#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: South Franklin Street (-93.318888, 40.75695)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.46 L · about $22.36
Round trip
$44.72
11.86 gal · 44.92 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.36 $44.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.22 $50.44
Premium $4.65 $27.60 $55.20
Diesel $5.30 $31.45 $62.91

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 Corydon and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 04:00:25.

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.