How far is Glenwood, IL from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Glenwood, IL to Minneapolis, MN is about 438.1 miles (705 km), with a travel time of about 08h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 370.7 miles (596.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Likely
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glenwood and Minneapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenwood and Minneapolis.
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Start on Glenwood Lansing Road
1044 ft · 31 sec · Glenwood Lansing Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Glenwood Chicago Heights Road
1558 ft · 48 sec · Glenwood Chicago Heights Road
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Turn slight right
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto 187th Street
3217 ft · 2 min · 187th Street
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Turn right onto Halsted Street
2 mi · 4 min · Halsted Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West, I 294 North: Tri-State Tollway, Iowa, Wisconsin
1382 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North: Iowa, Wisconsin
2462 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.3 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
24.3 mi · 30 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road
1071 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
1534 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll West: Rockford
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
81.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH S
1757 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
81 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Shopiere Road
2 mi · 3 min · Shopiere Road
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Turn left onto County Highway J
5.8 mi · 9 min · County Highway J
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Turn left onto East Avalon Road
1862 ft · 35 sec · East Avalon Road
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Take the ramp slight right
16.9 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
51.8 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
171.4 mi · 3 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Avenue
926 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue South
2541 ft · 1 min · Cedar Avenue South
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Continue on Washington Avenue South
1.5 km · 3 min · Washington Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenwood and Minneapolis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
171 mi · 03h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Likely leaving Glenwood and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Minneapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glenwood to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 438.1 miles (705 km) and usually takes 08h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.5 miles from Glenwood and 219.5 miles from Minneapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 370.7 miles (596.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.55 one way or $137.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Glenwood and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Minneapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton
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 Lake Delton.
Wisconsin Dells
Portage
Westfield, WI
Madison, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glenwood and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 370.73 mi (596.63 km).
#1 Glenwood
City in Iowa
| Population | 8,617 |
| Coordinates | 41.5425300, -87.6022700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
| Population | 433,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.9799700, -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minneapolis (-93.26384, 44.97997)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 705 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.43 | $68.55 | $137.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.05 | $78.04 | $156.08 |
| Premium | $5.61 | $86.73 | $173.46 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $100.03 | $200.05 |
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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