How far is Silver City, IA from Glenwood, IA?
The driving distance from Silver City, IA to Glenwood, IA is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Silver City and Glenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver City and Glenwood.
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Start on Main Street
563 ft · 11 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 Silver City 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.
Gaston Avenue
Turn right onto Gaston Avenue
3.99 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Silver City and Mostly Cloudy near Glenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver City to Glenwood?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Malvern is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Silver City and 4.9 miles from Glenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Silver City and Mostly Cloudy near Glenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Malvern
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 Malvern.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver City and Glenwood. Straight-line distance: 7.15 mi (11.51 km).
#1 Silver City
City in Mills County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 246 |
| Coordinates | 41.1133300, -95.6372300 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.21 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $1.57 | $3.13 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $2.12 | $4.25 |
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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