Origin
Panama, IA
Late night in Panama on Tuesday
Local time
4:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Panama, IA to Corley, IA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Panama, IA
Kelly
Corley, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
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.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Corley, IA
Late night in Corley on Tuesday
Local time
4:56 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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on M16 Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total 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.
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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on M16 Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Corley, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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