How far is Henderson, IA from Glenwood, IA?
The driving distance from Henderson, IA to Glenwood, IA is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Henderson and Glenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Glenwood.
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Start on Cedar Street
28 m · 10 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Myrtle Street
104 m · 17 sec · Myrtle Street
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Turn right onto West Street
897 ft · 25 sec · West Street
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Continue on 395 Street
1151 ft · 37 sec · 395 Street
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Turn left onto Brothers Avenue
7.5 mi · 13 min · Brothers Avenue
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Continue on 320th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 320th Street
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Continue on 320th Street
141 m · 9 sec · 320th Street
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Continue on Cary Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Cary Avenue
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Turn left onto 287th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 287th Street
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Continue on Main Street
1906 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Oak Street
130 m · 9 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on 287th Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · 287th Street
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Turn right onto Gaston Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · Gaston Avenue
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Turn left onto 245th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · 245th Street
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Turn right onto East Sharp Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Sharp Street
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
46 m · 9 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right
69 m · 17 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 Henderson and Glenwood.
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.
Brothers Avenue
Turn left onto Brothers Avenue
7.47 mi · 00h 13m
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 Henderson and Sunny near Glenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Glenwood?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Silver City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Henderson and 11.6 miles from Glenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Henderson and Sunny near Glenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Silver City
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 Silver City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Glenwood. Straight-line distance: 17.45 mi (28.09 km).
#1 Henderson
City in Mills County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 181 |
| Coordinates | 41.1405500, -95.4311100 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glenwood
City in Iowa
| Population | 5,261 |
| Coordinates | 41.0469400, -95.7425100 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glenwood (-95.74251, 41.04694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.77 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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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