How far is Minneapolis, MN from Glenwood, IL?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Glenwood, IL is about 431.3 miles (694.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 370.7 miles (596.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 08h 07m.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Glenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Glenwood.
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Start on Washington Avenue South
19 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue South
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Continue on Washington Avenue South
1 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue South
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Turn right onto 11th Avenue South
1642 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
822 ft · 28 sec · South 6th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East
2946 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
263.3 mi · 4 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
20.3 mi · 22 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
29.8 mi · 32 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
2618 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
9.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
15.1 mi · 19 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 1: Halsted Street
1185 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 1 South: Halsted Street
2096 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto Halsted Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Halsted Street
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Turn left onto 187th Street
1 km · 3 min · 187th Street
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Turn left onto Glenwood Chicago Heights Road
1685 ft · 55 sec · Glenwood Chicago Heights Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Glenwood Lansing Road
1044 ft · 29 sec · Glenwood Lansing Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Glenwood Lansing Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Glenwood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
263 mi · 04h 47m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Minneapolis and Rain Likely near Glenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Glenwood?
The road trip is about 431.3 miles (694.1 km) and usually takes 08h 07m 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 215.3 miles from Minneapolis and 216 miles from Glenwood.
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 60.6 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 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 $58.87 one way or $117.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Minneapolis and Rain Likely near Glenwood.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Glenwood. Straight-line distance: 370.73 mi (596.63 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Glenwood
City in Iowa
| Population | 8,617 |
| Coordinates | 41.5425300, -87.6022700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glenwood (-87.60227, 41.54253)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 694 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 22m |
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 | $3.87 | $58.87 | $117.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $66.25 | $132.51 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $74.30 | $148.61 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $91.37 | $182.73 |
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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