How far is Glenwood, MN from Lowry, MN?

The driving distance from Glenwood, MN to Lowry, MN is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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
8.66 mi
00h 10m
Flight
7.26 mi
11.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.26 mi
Kilometers
11.68 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.66 mi
Kilometers
13.93 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowry
Thu, Apr 16, 1:42 AM CDT
Return by in Glenwood
Thu, Apr 16, 1:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenwood
2026-04-16T01:31
Arrive Lowry
Thu, Apr 16, 1:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glenwood
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
Long Beach
MN

City in Pope County, Minnesota, United States

From Glenwood
4.5 mi
00h 05m
To Lowry
4.2 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°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 Glenwood and Lowry.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Minnesota Avenue East

    22 m · 5 sec · Minnesota Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Franklin Street North

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 160th Street

    7 m · 1 sec · 160th Street

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto 160th Street

    919 ft · 16 sec · 160th Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    67 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    7 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Cherry Street

    755 ft · 17 sec · Cherry Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Florence Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · Florence Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Florence Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
160th Street
7.25 mi · 84%
Franklin Street North
1.52 mi · 18%
Cherry Street
0.14 mi · 2%
Minnesota Avenue East
0.01 mi
Florence Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

160th Street

Exit the roundabout

7.03 mi · 00h 10m

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 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Long Beach
00h 05m from Glenwood
Leave By
8:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glenwood and Sunny near Lowry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Long Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Glenwood and 4.2 miles from Lowry.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.11 one way or $2.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Long Beach

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

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

RAIL

Staples

91 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

99 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenwood and Lowry. Straight-line distance: 7.26 mi (11.68 km).

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#1 Glenwood

City in Minnesota, USA

Population1,074
Coordinates45.6502400, -95.3897600
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Lowry

#2 Lowry

Minnesota

Population301
Coordinates45.7049600, -95.5181000
Altitude418
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota Avenue East (-95.38976, 45.650238)
End: Florence Avenue (-95.518134, 45.70496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.16 L · about $1.11
Round trip
$2.21
0.62 gal · 2.32 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.11 $2.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $1.22 $2.43
Premium $4.39 $1.36 $2.72
Diesel $4.86 $1.51 $3.02

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 Glenwood and Lowry. The current time is 01:31:10.

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.