Corydon, IA Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Corydon, IA works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 73-mile quick runs to 204-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Corydon, IA spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
203.8 mi
Council Bluffs, IA
Quickest Drive
1h 3m
Indiana, IA
Plan Around Corydon, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Corydon, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Corydon, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Corydon, IA
Driving from Corydon, IA
The typical drive from Corydon, IA covers about 136 miles and takes around 2h 55m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 204 miles (3h 57m), while the shortest is just 73 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Corydon, IA are Council Bluffs, IA (203.8 mi, 3h 57m), Cedar Rapids, IA (168.2 mi, 3h 34m), Iowa City, IA (151.2 mi, 3h 16m), Ankeny, IA (83.3 mi, 2h), and Des Moines, IA (72.7 mi, 1h 49m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 136-mile trip from Corydon, IA, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Corydon, IA and 4 routes heading into Corydon, IA, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 73 to 204 miles.
The longest mapped route from Corydon, IA covers 204 miles and takes approximately 3h 57m. Shorter options start at just 73 miles.
The average route from Corydon, IA runs about 136 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 136-mile trip from Corydon, IA costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Corydon, IA include Council Bluffs, IA, Cedar Rapids, IA, Iowa City, IA and Ankeny, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Corydon, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,566
Median Income
$48,988
Median Home Value
$88,800
Median Age
42.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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