Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corley, IA
Dany Castrejon
The drive from Shelby, IA to Corley, IA covers 13.2 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Avoca Lane, I 80, East Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on Avoca Lane. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
The drive from Shelby, IA to Corley, IA covers 13.2 miles and takes about 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR M16 / East Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 5 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 (CR M16 / East Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto CR M16 / East Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward US 59: Avoca, Harlan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Street F58
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Shelby, IA to Corley, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Harlan along the way.
Harlan
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avoca Lane | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| I 80 | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| East Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 385th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Street F58 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Shelby, IA and Corley, IA.
Start on Center Street
Turn right onto CR M16
Continue on CR M16
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit
Turn slight left onto US 59
Turn right onto Street F58
Arrive at destination
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Avoca, IA
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 06:00-22:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Avoca, IA
Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 24/7
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: sandwich
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: chicken
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Motel
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Motel
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.27 | $4.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Shelby on Thursday
Local time
11:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Corley on Thursday
Local time
11:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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