How far is it from Harlan, IA, to Shelby, IA, ?

The distance between Harlan, IA, and Shelby, IA, is 18 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Harlan, IA, to Shelby, IA, ?

The drive from Harlan, IA, to Shelby, IA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Harlan, IA, to Shelby, IA, ?

The fastest route from Harlan, IA, to Shelby, IA, covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Shelby, IA from Harlan, IA?

Shelby, IA lies roughly to the south-west of Harlan, IA.

Are there charging stations between Harlan, IA and Shelby, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Harlan, IA to Shelby, IA, including The Corn Crib - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); 1019 N Chestnut St (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 2.

Harlan, IA Shelby, IA

Distance: 18 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Harlan, IA to Shelby, IA takes about 25 min via US 59. The distance is 18 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions10 · 18 mi

1 Depart left onto College Boulevard 122 yd
2 Turn right onto 12th Street 2 mi
3 Continue straight onto Linden Road 2 mi
4 Continue straight onto 800th Street 1 mi
5 Turn left 9 mi
6 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left 6 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

9 Turn right onto 385th Street 1 mi
10 Arrive right onto East Street

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The return trip from Shelby, IA to Harlan, IA covers roughly the same distance, 18 mi.

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Charging points along the way

2 chargers

The Corn Crib - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 12 East Street, Shelby, IA, 51570250 kW
1019 N Chestnut StCCS, CHAdeMO · 1019 N Chestnut St, Avoca, IA, 5152150 kW

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Shelby, IA → Pacific Junction, IA48 mi · 55 min Shelby, IA → Avoca, IA8 mi · 15 min Shelby, IA → McClelland, IA21 mi · 30 min Shelby, IA → Buck Grove, IA37 mi · 55 min Shelby, IA → Essex, IA55 mi · 1 h 25 min Shelby, IA → Tennant, IA7 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Harlan, IA, {fromState} to Shelby, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Harlan, IA, {fromState} and Shelby, IA, {toState} is 18 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Harlan, IA, {fromState} to Shelby, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Harlan, IA, {fromState} to Shelby, IA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Harlan, IA, {fromState} to Shelby, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Harlan, IA, {fromState} to Shelby, IA, {toState} covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Shelby, IA from Harlan, IA?: Shelby, IA lies roughly to the south-west of Harlan, IA.
Are there charging stations between Harlan, IA and Shelby, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Harlan, IA to Shelby, IA, including The Corn Crib - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); 1019 N Chestnut St (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 2.

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