How far is Iowa City, IA from Corydon, IA?

The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Corydon, IA is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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
151.56 mi
03h 16m
Flight
112.01 mi
180.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.01 mi
Kilometers
180.26 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.56 mi
Kilometers
243.92 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corydon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:15 AM CDT
Return by in Iowa City
Sat, Apr 18, 10:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Iowa City
2026-04-18T03:58
Arrive Corydon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Iowa City
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
Kellogg
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Iowa City
75.7 mi
01h 38m
To Corydon
75.9 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 Iowa City and Corydon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and Corydon.

  1. 1

    Start on South Gilbert Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · South Gilbert Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Kimball Road

    145 m · 22 sec · Kimball Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Dubuque Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Dubuque Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2315 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  6. 6

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

    1632 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  8. 8

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  10. 10

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 14

    23.2 mi · 34 min · State Highway 14

  12. 12

    Continue on North 7th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue

    948 ft · 16 sec · Woodlawn Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 14

    150 m · 8 sec · State Highway 14

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    2303 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 14

    16.5 mi · 24 min · State Highway 14

  17. 17

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Washington Street

  18. 18

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

    74 m · 6 sec · East Jackson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Lafayette Street

    140 m · 10 sec · North Lafayette Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    140 m · 13 sec · East Jefferson Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Franklin Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Franklin Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Franklin Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Dubuque Street
80.4 mi · 53%
State Highway 14
63.2 mi · 42%
North Lincoln Street
2.31 mi · 2%
North 7th Street
1.5 mi · 1%
Monroe Street
1 mi · 1%
South Gilbert Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Dubuque Street

Merge slight left

79.2 mi · 01h 25m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
112 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kellogg
01h 38m from Iowa City
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Iowa City 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 Iowa City to Corydon?

The road trip is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Kellogg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Iowa City and 75.9 miles from Corydon.

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

The direct path is about 112 miles (180.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.17 one way or $40.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Iowa City and Chance Rain Showers near Corydon.

Stop Ideas Near Kellogg

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

88 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Osceola

104 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and Corydon. Straight-line distance: 112.01 mi (180.26 km).

Iowa City

#1 Iowa City

The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa.

Population75,130
Coordinates41.6611300, -91.5301700
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
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#2 Corydon

Township in Wayne County, Iowa

Population1,593
Coordinates40.7569500, -93.3188200
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Iowa City (-91.53017, 41.66113)
End: Corydon (-93.31882, 40.75695)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.25 L · about $20.17
Round trip
$40.35
10.7 gal · 40.5 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.17 $40.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.75 $45.51
Premium $4.65 $24.90 $49.80
Diesel $5.30 $28.38 $56.75

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 Iowa City and Corydon. The current time is 03:58:29.

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.