How far is Shelby, IA from Corley, IA?
The driving distance from Shelby, IA to Corley, IA is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shelby and Corley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelby and Corley.
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Start on Center Street
13 m · 4 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto East Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Street
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Continue on 385th Street
3095 ft · 1 min · 385th Street
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Take the ramp left
1741 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59: Avoca, Harlan
2448 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight left onto Avoca Lane
5.6 mi · 8 min · Avoca Lane
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Turn right onto Street F58
1239 ft · 25 sec · Street F58
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Street F58
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shelby and Corley.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Avoca Lane
Turn slight left onto Avoca Lane
5.64 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shelby and Showers And Thunderstorms near Corley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shelby to Corley?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Avoca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Shelby and 6.6 miles from Corley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Shelby and Showers And Thunderstorms near Corley.
Stop Ideas Near Avoca
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avoca.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shelby and Corley. Straight-line distance: 7.56 mi (12.17 km).
#1 Shelby
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 607 |
| Coordinates | 41.5161000, -95.4502800 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Corley
Corley is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5786000, -95.3302800 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Corley (-95.33028, 41.5786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.21 | $1.93 | $3.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $2.79 | $5.59 |
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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