How far is Matthews, MO from Glendale, MO?

The driving distance from Matthews, MO to Glendale, MO is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.14 mi
00h 59m
Flight
29.89 mi
48.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.89 mi
Kilometers
48.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.14 mi
Kilometers
74.25 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale
Sun, Apr 19, 2:52 AM CDT
Return by in Matthews
Sun, Apr 19, 3:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Matthews
2026-04-19T01:53
Arrive Glendale
Sun, Apr 19, 2:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Matthews
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Marston
MO

Human settlement in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States of America

From Matthews
21.9 mi
00h 29m
To Glendale
24.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Matthews and Glendale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Matthews and Glendale.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 South: Blytheville

    1077 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    24.9 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 162: Portageville

    1184 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    3079 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Road 277

    1.1 mi · 4 min · County Road 277

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road 281

    1.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 281

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road 282

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 282

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2310 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Matthews and Glendale.

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
25.1 mi · 54%
West Main Street
2.66 mi · 6%
County Road 281
1.73 mi · 4%
County Road 282
1.45 mi · 3%
County Road 277
1.13 mi · 2%
MO 162
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

24.9 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
29.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marston
00h 29m from Matthews
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Matthews and Sunny near Glendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Matthews to Glendale?

The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Matthews and 24.3 miles from Glendale.

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

The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Matthews and Sunny near Glendale.

Stop Ideas Near Marston

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

55 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

65 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Poplar Bluff

74 mi away
400 South Main St.
BUS

Paducah, KY

110 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Matthews and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 29.89 mi (48.1 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Matthews

Human settlement in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States of America

Population584
Coordinates36.7592200, -89.5867500
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Glendale

City in Missouri

Population5,863
Coordinates36.4106200, -89.9056400
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-89.58675, 36.759223)
End: (-89.905689, 36.410506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.16 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.29
3.26 gal · 12.32 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.15 $12.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.93 $13.86
Premium $4.65 $7.59 $15.17
Diesel $5.30 $8.65 $17.29

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 Missouri · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Matthews and Glendale. The current time is 01:53:30.

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.