How far is Cyrus, MN from Glenwood, MN?

The driving distance from Cyrus, MN to Glenwood, MN is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.52 mi
00h 27m
Flight
17.01 mi
27.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.01 mi
Kilometers
27.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.52 mi
Kilometers
29.8 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glenwood
Thu, Apr 16, 3:29 AM CDT
Return by in Cyrus
Thu, Apr 16, 3:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cyrus
2026-04-16T03:01
Arrive Glenwood
Thu, Apr 16, 3:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cyrus
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Starbuck
MN

City in Pope County, Minnesota, United States

From Cyrus
9.3 mi
00h 13m
To Glenwood
9.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cyrus and Glenwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cyrus and Glenwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Dahl Street

    8 m · 6 sec · Dahl Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    18.5 mi · 28 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minnesota Avenue East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cyrus and Glenwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
3 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
18.5 mi · 100%
Dahl Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Turn left onto East Main Street

18.5 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Starbuck
00h 13m from Cyrus
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cyrus and Sunny near Glenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cyrus to Glenwood?

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Starbuck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Cyrus and 9.3 miles from Glenwood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.32 one way or $4.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cyrus and Sunny near Glenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Starbuck

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Starbuck, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Starbuck.

RAIL

Staples

100 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

108 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cyrus and Glenwood. Straight-line distance: 17.01 mi (27.37 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Cyrus

Human settlement in Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population274
Coordinates45.6146800, -95.7381000
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
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#2 Glenwood

City in Minnesota, USA

Population1,074
Coordinates45.6502400, -95.3897600
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Start: Cyrus (-95.7381, 45.61468)
End: Glenwood (-95.38976, 45.65024)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.47 L · about $2.32
Round trip
$4.64
1.3 gal · 4.94 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.32 $4.64
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.55 $5.10
Premium $4.39 $2.85 $5.71
Diesel $4.86 $3.16 $6.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cyrus and Glenwood. The current time is 03:01:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.