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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South Gilbert Street
1.3 km · 3 min · South Gilbert Street
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Turn slight left onto Kimball Road
145 m · 22 sec · Kimball Road
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Turn right onto North Dubuque Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Dubuque Street
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Turn left
2315 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
79.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, IA 14: Newton, Monroe
1632 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 14
11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on Monroe Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on North Lincoln Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
23.2 mi · 34 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on North 7th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue
948 ft · 16 sec · Woodlawn Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 14
150 m · 8 sec · State Highway 14
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Continue on South Main Street
2303 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
16.5 mi · 24 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on North Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Jackson Street
74 m · 6 sec · East Jackson Street
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Turn right onto North Lafayette Street
140 m · 10 sec · North Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
140 m · 13 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Franklin Street
26 m · 4 sec · South Franklin Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and Corydon. Straight-line distance: 112.01 mi (180.26 km).
#1 Iowa City
The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa.
| Population | 75,130 |
| Coordinates | 41.6611300, -91.5301700 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Corydon
Township in Wayne County, Iowa
| Population | 1,593 |
| Coordinates | 40.7569500, -93.3188200 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Corydon (-93.31882, 40.75695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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