How far is Grove Lake, MN from Glenwood, MN?

The driving distance from Grove Lake, MN to Glenwood, MN is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
15.98 mi
00h 26m
Flight
11.5 mi
18.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.5 mi
Kilometers
18.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.98 mi
Kilometers
25.72 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glenwood
Thu, Apr 16, 3:29 AM CDT
Return by in Grove Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 3:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grove Lake
2026-04-16T03:02
Arrive Glenwood
Thu, Apr 16, 3:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grove Lake
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
Sedan
MN

Human settlement in Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Grove Lake
8 mi
00h 13m
To Glenwood
8 mi
00h 13m

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
77°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 Grove Lake and Glenwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grove Lake and Glenwood.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway 39

    2.3 mi · 3 min · County Highway 39

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 20

    3.6 mi · 9 min · County Highway 20

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway 29

    2552 ft · 1 min · County Highway 29

  4. 4

    Continue on Pope Avenue

    695 ft · 25 sec · Pope Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Marsh Street

    1988 ft · 1 min · Marsh Street

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto MN 28: Glenwood, Morris

    914 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minnesota Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Highway 20
3.55 mi · 22%
County Highway 39
2.27 mi · 14%
County Highway 29
0.48 mi · 3%
Marsh Street
0.38 mi · 2%
MN 28
0.17 mi · 1%
Pope Avenue
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn sharp right

7.83 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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
11.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sedan
00h 13m from Grove Lake
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grove Lake and Sunny near Glenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grove Lake to Glenwood?

The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 8 miles from Grove Lake and 8 miles from Glenwood.

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 4.5 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grove Lake and Sunny near Glenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Sedan

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

86 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

93 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grove Lake and Glenwood. Straight-line distance: 11.5 mi (18.5 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Grove Lake

Township in Pope County, Minnesota

Population270
Coordinates45.6141300, -95.1575300
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
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#2 Glenwood

City in Minnesota, USA

Population1,074
Coordinates45.6502400, -95.3897600
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Start: Grove Lake (-95.15753, 45.61413)
End: Glenwood (-95.38976, 45.65024)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.13 L · about $2.00
Round trip
$4.00
1.12 gal · 4.26 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.00 $4.00
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.20 $4.39
Premium $4.39 $2.46 $4.92
Diesel $4.86 $2.72 $5.45

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 Grove Lake and Glenwood. The current time is 03:02:55.

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.