How far is Corydon, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Corydon, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.1 mi
02h 09m
Flight
107.55 mi
173.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.55 mi
Kilometers
173.09 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.1 mi
Kilometers
212.59 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Tue, May 5, 4:00 PM EDT
Return by in Corydon
Tue, May 5, 6:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corydon
2026-05-05T13:51
Arrive Indianapolis
Tue, May 5, 4:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corydon
9:30 PM EDT
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
Seymour
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Corydon
66.3 mi
01h 04m
To Indianapolis
65.8 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corydon and Indianapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on North Maple Street

    552 ft · 26 sec · North Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Chestnut Street

    1219 ft · 25 sec · East Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Capitol Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Capitol Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1081 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Road 135

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Road 135

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1410 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Louisville

    1772 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Indianapolis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    104 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Saint Louis

    1 km · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    719 ft · 12 sec · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Meridian Street

    1805 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1849 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Meridian Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · South Meridian Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Georgia Street

    552 ft · 30 sec · West Georgia Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Illinois Street

    1535 ft · 1 min · South Illinois Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    107 m · 18 sec · West Market Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
105 mi · 80%
State Road 135
16.8 mi · 13%
I 265 East
6.42 mi · 5%
North Capitol Avenue
1.26 mi · 1%
I 70 West
0.62 mi
Madison Avenue
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 54m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
107.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
01h 04m from Corydon
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corydon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corydon to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.3 miles from Corydon and 65.8 miles from Indianapolis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Corydon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Seymour

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Seymour, 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 Seymour.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

100 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corydon and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 107.55 mi (173.09 km).

Corydon

#1 Corydon

Town in Indiana

Population3,181
Coordinates38.2120100, -86.1219200
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Indianapolis

#2 Indianapolis

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

Population877,903
Coordinates39.7683800, -86.1580400
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: North Maple Street (-86.122063, 38.212013)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.64 L · about $17.57
Round trip
$35.15
9.32 gal · 35.28 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.57 $35.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.82 $39.64
Premium $4.65 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $5.30 $24.72 $49.43

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 Indiana · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Corydon and Indianapolis. The current time is 13:51:14.

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.