How far is Glenwood, IA from Emerson, IA?
The driving distance from Glenwood, IA to Emerson, IA is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Mills County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glenwood and Emerson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenwood and Emerson.
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Start on the route
63 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto North Vine Street
42 m · 13 sec · North Vine Street
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Turn left onto Sharp Street
1 mi · 2 min · Sharp Street
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Continue on Ingrum Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ingrum Avenue
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto 380th Street
1999 ft · 40 sec · 380th Street
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Turn slight left onto Jamison Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Jamison Road
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Continue on Morton Avenue
1743 ft · 42 sec · Morton Avenue
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Turn left
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenwood and Emerson.
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.
Longest stretch
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12.6 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Glenwood and Sunny near Emerson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glenwood to Emerson?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Malvern is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Glenwood and 9.5 miles from Emerson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glenwood and Sunny near Emerson.
Stop Ideas Near Malvern
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Malvern.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glenwood and Emerson. Straight-line distance: 17.85 mi (28.73 km).
#1 Glenwood
City in Iowa
| Population | 5,261 |
| Coordinates | 41.0469400, -95.7425100 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Emerson
City in Iowa
| Population | 435 |
| Coordinates | 41.0172200, -95.4022200 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-95.401997, 41.01722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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