How far is Glenwood, AL from Luverne, AL?

The driving distance from Glenwood, AL to Luverne, AL is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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
7.1 mi
00h 12m
Flight
6.52 mi
10.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.52 mi
Kilometers
10.49 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.1 mi
Kilometers
11.43 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Luverne
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM CDT
Return by in Glenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenwood
2026-04-23T07:04
Arrive Luverne
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glenwood
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Rutledge
AL

American town in Crenshaw County, Alabama

From Glenwood
3.5 mi
00h 06m
To Luverne
3.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Townsend Street

    48 m · 12 sec · Townsend Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Curtis Street

    2788 ft · 1 min · Curtis Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Glenwood Road

    5.9 mi · 14 min · Glenwood Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Forest Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · Forest Avenue

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forest Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Glenwood Road
5.91 mi · 83%
Forest Avenue
0.63 mi · 9%
Curtis Street
0.53 mi · 7%
Townsend Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Glenwood Road

Continue on Glenwood Road

5.91 mi · 00h 14m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
6.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutledge
00h 06m from Glenwood
Leave By
8:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glenwood and Sunny near Luverne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Glenwood and 3.5 miles from Luverne.

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

The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.95 one way or $1.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rutledge

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

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

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Montgomery, AL

66 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
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Camden, AL

96 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Selma, AL

101 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenwood and Luverne. Straight-line distance: 6.52 mi (10.49 km).

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#1 Glenwood

Town in the U.

Population182
Coordinates31.6646000, -86.1713400
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Luverne

#2 Luverne

City in Alabama

Population2,703
Coordinates31.7165500, -86.2638500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Townsend Street (-86.171396, 31.664634)
End: Forest Avenue (-86.263798, 31.716552)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.95 L · about $0.95
Round trip
$1.89
0.5 gal · 1.9 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.95 $1.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.06 $2.13
Premium $4.63 $1.16 $2.31
Diesel $5.42 $1.35 $2.71

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 Alabama · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Glenwood and Luverne. The current time is 07:04:48.

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.