How far is Corydon, IA from West Des Moines, IA?
The driving distance from Corydon, IA to West Des Moines, IA is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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 27m.
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.
City in Clarke County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corydon and West Des Moines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corydon and West Des Moines.
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Start on South Franklin Street
26 m · 9 sec · South Franklin Street
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Jefferson Street
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Continue on State Highway 2
21.6 mi · 32 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on East 1st Street
3174 ft · 56 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Church Street
9.4 mi · 13 min · Northwest Church Street
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Turn left onto 120th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 120th Street
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Continue on Line Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Line Street
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Take the ramp right toward Webb
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
46.2 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Avenue, DMACC West Campus
1964 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
3.9 mi · 7 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Vine Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Vine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corydon and West Des Moines.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Webb
Merge slight left
46.2 mi · 00h 50m
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 Showers near West Des Moines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corydon to West Des Moines?
The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Osceola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Corydon and 32.1 miles from West Des Moines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Corydon and Chance Rain Showers near West Des Moines.
Stop Ideas Near Osceola
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 Osceola.
Osceola
Creston
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corydon and West Des Moines. Straight-line distance: 60.24 mi (96.95 km).
#1 Corydon
Township in Wayne County, Iowa
| Population | 1,593 |
| Coordinates | 40.7569500, -93.3188200 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Des Moines
The most populous city in Dallas County, Iowa.
| Population | 69,057 |
| Coordinates | 41.5772100, -93.7113300 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vine Street (-93.71133, 41.577301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.29 | $24.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
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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