Trip from Panama, IA to Corley, IA

Q: How long is the trip from Panama, IA to Corley, IA?

The drive from Panama, IA to Corley, IA covers 17.4 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are M16 Road, 23rd Street, 1000th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 8.7 miles from Panama, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Panama, IA to Corley, IA?

The route from Panama, IA to Corley, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

27m

Distance

17.4 mi

28 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

4 AM

0h 25m ★

6 AM

0h 27m

8 AM

0h 32m

10 AM

0h 29m

12 PM

0h 29m

3 PM

0h 29m

5 PM

0h 32m

8 PM

0h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This short 17.4-mile drive from Panama to Corley, Iowa, will take you about 27 minutes to complete. Primarily using local roads like M16 Road and 1000th Street, with a brief stint on 23rd Street, this is a quick hop within the Midwest. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, it's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The overall feel is that of a turn-heavy local drive, offering a glimpse into rural Iowa. You won't need to worry about extensive planning for this brief journey.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no significant highway stretches as it has a 100% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5 miles on M16 Road. This journey is characterized by frequent turns and navigating local road networks, rather than long, high-speed cruising. The drive will feel more intimate and connected to the local landscape due to its reliance on county roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

M16 Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (IA 191 / Railway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (F32 Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | IA 191 / Railway Street

Turn right onto IA 191 / Railway Street

Navigation decision point

4

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | F32 Street

Turn left onto F32 Street

Navigation decision point

4

3.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | CR M16 / M16 Road

Turn right onto CR M16 / M16 Road

Navigation decision point

4

17.1 mi into trip | ~26m in | Street F58

Turn left onto Street F58

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
M16 Road	5 mi	6m
23rd Street	4.7 mi	6m
1000th Street	4 mi	5m
F32 Street	2.5 mi	6m
Railway Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Chatburn Avenue	0.3 mi	<1m
State Highway 191	0.2 mi	<1m
Street F58	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: M16 Road — 5 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Panama, IA and Corley, IA.

1

Start on 1st Street

74 ft · 9 sec · 1st Street

2

Turn left onto Main Street

90 ft · 3 sec · Main Street

3

Turn right onto IA 191

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Railway Street

4

Continue on IA 191

0.2 mi · 25 sec · State Highway 191

5

Turn left onto F32 Street

2.5 mi · 6 min · F32 Street

6

Turn right onto CR M16

5.0 mi · 6 min · M16 Road

7

Turn left onto IA 44

4.0 mi · 5 min · 1000th Street

8

Continue on IA 44

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Chatburn Avenue

9

Turn right onto US 59

4.7 mi · 6 min · 23rd Street

10

Turn left onto Street F58

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Street F58

11

Arrive at destination

Street F58

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.72 one way

$5.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$2.99	$5.97
premium	$4.89	$3.35	$6.70
diesel	$5.61	$3.84	$7.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.2	$1.83	$0.84
Efficient EV	4.4	$1.52	$0.70
EV Truck/SUV	7	$2.44	$1.11

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Panama, IA

Morning in Panama on Thursday

Local time

9:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Corley, IA

Morning in Corley on Thursday

Local time

9:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 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

27m 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 Panama, IA to Corley, IA covers 17.4 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are M16 Road, 23rd Street, 1000th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.7 miles from Panama, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.72 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 straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (IA 191 / Railway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (F32 Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Panama, IA to Corley, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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