How far is Glenwood, AL from Petrey, AL?

The driving distance from Glenwood, AL to Petrey, AL is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
17.49 mi
00h 35m
Flight
12.9 mi
20.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.9 mi
Kilometers
20.76 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.49 mi
Kilometers
28.14 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Petrey
Thu, Apr 23, 10:49 AM CDT
Return by in Glenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 11:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenwood
2026-04-23T10:13
Arrive Petrey
Thu, Apr 23, 10:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 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
Luverne
AL

City in Alabama

From Glenwood
9.2 mi
00h 17m
To Petrey
8.3 mi
00h 17m

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
83°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 Petrey.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3236 ft · 59 sec · Forest Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Petrey Highway

    5.8 mi · 14 min · Petrey Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Petrey Highway

    4.5 mi · 11 min · Petrey Highway

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Petrey Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Petrey Highway
10.3 mi · 59%
Glenwood Road
5.91 mi · 34%
East 3rd Street
0.97 mi · 6%
Forest Avenue
0.61 mi · 4%
Curtis Street
0.53 mi · 3%
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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luverne
00h 17m from Glenwood
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glenwood and Sunny near Petrey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Luverne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Glenwood and 8.3 miles from Petrey.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.35 one way or $4.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Luverne

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

68 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
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Camden, AL

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

Selma, AL

105 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenwood and Petrey. Straight-line distance: 12.9 mi (20.76 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Glenwood

Town in the U.

Population182
Coordinates31.6646000, -86.1713400
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Petrey

Human settlement in Crenshaw County, Alabama, United States of America

Population57
Coordinates31.8487600, -86.2077400
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Townsend Street (-86.171396, 31.664634)
End: Petrey Highway (-86.207687, 31.848763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.34 L · about $2.35
Round trip
$4.70
1.24 gal · 4.68 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.35 $4.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.64 $5.28
Premium $4.63 $2.87 $5.74
Diesel $5.42 $3.36 $6.71

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 Petrey. The current time is 10:13:51.

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.