How far is Farwell, MN from Glenwood, MN?

The driving distance from Farwell, MN to Glenwood, MN is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.82 mi
00h 22m
Flight
13.04 mi
20.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.04 mi
Kilometers
20.99 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.82 mi
Kilometers
23.85 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glenwood
Thu, Apr 16, 3:25 AM CDT
Return by in Farwell
Thu, Apr 16, 3:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farwell
2026-04-16T03:02
Arrive Glenwood
Thu, Apr 16, 3:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Farwell
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
Lowry
MN

Minnesota

From Farwell
7.4 mi
00h 11m
To Glenwood
7.4 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 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 Farwell and Glenwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stanley Avenue

    714 ft · 28 sec · Stanley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    12.9 mi · 19 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 160th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 160th Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto 160th Street

    900 ft · 15 sec · 160th Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 160th Street

    66 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Minnesota Avenue East

    22 m · 1 sec · Minnesota Avenue East

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minnesota Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
160th Street
1.74 mi · 12%
Stanley Avenue
0.14 mi · 1%
Minnesota Avenue East
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

12.9 mi · 00h 19m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowry
00h 11m from Farwell
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Farwell and Sunny near Glenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Lowry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Farwell and 7.4 miles from Glenwood.

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

The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.86 one way or $3.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lowry

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lowry, 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 Lowry.

RAIL

Staples

91 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 Farwell and Glenwood. Straight-line distance: 13.04 mi (20.99 km).

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#1 Farwell

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

Population52
Coordinates45.7521800, -95.6172700
Altitude410
CountryUnited States
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#2 Glenwood

City in Minnesota, USA

Population1,074
Coordinates45.6502400, -95.3897600
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Start: Farwell (-95.61727, 45.75218)
End: Glenwood (-95.38976, 45.65024)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.98 L · about $1.86
Round trip
$3.71
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.86 $3.71
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.04 $4.08
Premium $4.39 $2.28 $4.57
Diesel $4.86 $2.53 $5.06

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 Farwell and Glenwood. The current time is 03:02:33.

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.