How far is Glenwood, MN from Grove Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Glenwood, MN to Grove Lake, MN is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glenwood and Grove Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenwood and Grove Lake.
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Start on Minnesota Avenue East
1 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Avenue East
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Turn right onto MN 55: Belgrade
901 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn sharp left onto Marsh Street
1988 ft · 57 sec · Marsh Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pope Avenue
695 ft · 19 sec · Pope Avenue
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Continue on County Highway 29
2552 ft · 1 min · County Highway 29
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Turn right onto County Highway 20
3.6 mi · 9 min · County Highway 20
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Turn left onto County Highway 39
2.3 mi · 3 min · County Highway 39
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway 39
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenwood and Grove Lake.
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
Turn straight
7.83 mi · 00h 10m
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 Grove Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glenwood to Grove Lake?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Sedan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Glenwood and 5.5 miles from Grove Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glenwood and Sunny near Grove Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Sedan
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 Sedan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glenwood and Grove Lake. Straight-line distance: 11.5 mi (18.5 km).
#1 Glenwood
City in Minnesota, USA
| Population | 1,074 |
| Coordinates | 45.6502400, -95.3897600 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grove Lake
Township in Pope County, Minnesota
| Population | 270 |
| Coordinates | 45.6141300, -95.1575300 |
| Altitude | 411 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Highway 39 (-95.157407, 45.614047)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $1.68 | $3.35 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.84 | $3.69 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.06 | $4.13 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
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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