Origin
Ankeny, IA
Morning in Ankeny on Saturday
Local time
11:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ankeny, IA to Corydon, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
84.6 mi
136 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ankeny, IA
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Corydon, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ankeny, IA to Corydon, IA covers 84.6 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 14, IA 5, Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23 miles on State Highway 14. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.3 miles from Ankeny, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 84.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Ankeny, IA to Corydon, IA covers 84.6 miles and takes about 2h 1m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 14 is the longest continuous segment at about 23 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest Walnut Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 84.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Southwest Walnut Street
Turn right onto Southwest Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 1st Street
At end of road, turn right onto West 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 35
Merge onto I 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
6.6 mi into trip
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~9m in
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I 35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35 toward I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council B...
8
10.2 mi into trip
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~15m in
Take the exit toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 141
Toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ankeny, IA and Corydon, IA, road signs point toward Council Bluffs, Davenport and Des Moines.
Council Bluffs
6.6 mi in
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~9m
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via I 35
Davenport
6.6 mi in
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~9m
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via I 35
Des Moines
10.2 mi in
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~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 14 | 23 mi | 34m |
| IA 5 | 18.5 mi | 21m |
| Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| County Road S45 | 9.2 mi | 16m |
| I 35 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| 260th Avenue | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| I 80 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| County Highway S45 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 14
— 23 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny, IA and Corydon, IA.
1
Start on Southwest 3rd Street
48 ft
·
4 sec
·
Southwest 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto Southwest Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Southwest Walnut Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto West 1st Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West 1st Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I-35 south: Des Moines
5
Merge onto I 35
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 35
Toward I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Exit 137A
Toward I 80 East: Davenport
8
Merge onto I 80
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 80
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 141
Toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 65
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward IA 5 South: Carlisle
12
Continue on IA 5
19 mi
·
21 min
·
IA 5
13
Continue on CR S45
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road S45
14
Keep slight left at fork onto CR S45
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road S45
15
Continue on CR S45
461 ft
·
14 sec
·
1st Street Northwest
16
Turn left onto CR S45
367 ft
·
9 sec
·
B Street Northwest
17
Turn right onto CR S45
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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Northeast Main Street
18
Continue on CR S45
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto CR G76; CR S45
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
County Highway G76
20
Turn left onto CR S45
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway S45
21
Continue on CR S45
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
50th Place
22
Continue on CR S45
3.6 mi
·
6 min
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260th Avenue
23
Turn right onto IA 14
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 14
24
Continue on IA 14
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North 7th Street
25
Turn right onto IA 14; US 34 Business
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Woodlawn Avenue
26
Continue on IA 14; US 34 Business
492 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 14
27
Continue on IA 14; US 34 Business
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Main Street
28
Continue on IA 14
16 mi
·
24 min
·
State Highway 14
29
Continue on IA 14
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Street
30
At end of road, turn left onto IA 14
242 ft
·
6 sec
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East Jackson Street
31
Turn right onto IA 14
460 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lafayette Street
32
Turn right onto IA 2
460 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
33
Turn left onto South Franklin Street
86 ft
·
3 sec
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South Franklin Street
34
Arrive at destination
South Franklin Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.3 miles from Ankeny, IA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.3 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Corydon, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ankeny, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ankeny, IA
This is one driving day of about 84.6 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Ankeny, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 14 for about 23 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.3 mi from Ankeny, IA · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.3 miles from Ankeny, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Corydon, IA
The final approach into Corydon, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Corydon, IA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.23 one way
$26.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.52 | $29.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.28 | $32.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.68 | $37.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
| Efficient EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.40 | $3.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.84 | $5.41 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Corydon, IA
Morning in Corydon on Saturday
Local time
11:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Altoona, IA
42 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 1m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ankeny, IA to Corydon, IA covers 84.6 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 14, IA 5, Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.3 miles from Ankeny, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 84.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ankeny, IA and Corydon, IA, road signs point toward Council Bluffs, Davenport and Des Moines.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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