How far is Petrey, AL from Glenwood, AL?
The driving distance from Petrey, AL to Glenwood, AL is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petrey and Glenwood.
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Start on Petrey Highway
10.3 mi · 25 min · Petrey Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 3rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Forest Avenue
3236 ft · 55 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn left onto Glenwood Road
5.9 mi · 14 min · Glenwood Road
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Turn slight right onto Curtis Street
2788 ft · 1 min · Curtis Street
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Turn right onto Townsend Street
48 m · 7 sec · Townsend Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Townsend Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Petrey 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.
Petrey Highway
Start on Petrey Highway
10.3 mi · 00h 25m
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 Petrey and Sunny near Glenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Petrey to Glenwood?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Luverne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Petrey and 8.3 miles from Glenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.35 one way or $4.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Petrey and Sunny near Glenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Luverne
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 Luverne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Petrey and Glenwood. Straight-line distance: 12.9 mi (20.76 km).
#1 Petrey
Human settlement in Crenshaw County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 57 |
| Coordinates | 31.8487600, -86.2077400 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glenwood
Town in the U.
| Population | 182 |
| Coordinates | 31.6646000, -86.1713400 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Townsend Street (-86.171396, 31.664634)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
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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