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Trip from Glenwood, MN to Farwell, MN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

17m

Distance

14.5 mi

23 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 16m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Glenwood, MN, MN

Glenwood, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Glenwood, MN to Farwell, MN covers 14.5 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Franklin Street North, 160th Street, the route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.16 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 14.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Franklin Street North is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Glenwood, MN to Farwell, MN is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Glenwood, MN to Farwell, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Franklin Street North
160th Street
the route
Stanley Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Franklin Street North — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glenwood, MN and Farwell, MN.

1

Start on Minnesota Avenue East

72 ft · 5 sec · Minnesota Avenue East
2

Turn right onto Franklin Street North

1.5 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street North
3

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 160th Street

23 ft · 160th Street
4

Exit the rotary onto 160th Street

0.2 mi · 16 sec · 160th Street
5

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

220 ft · 4 sec · the route
6

Exit the roundabout

13 mi · 19 min
7

Turn right onto Stanley Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Stanley Avenue
8

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.16 one way

$4.32 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $2.33 $4.65
premium $4.53 $2.59 $5.17
diesel $5.61 $3.20 $6.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.4 0 $1.52 $0.70
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.27 $0.58
EV Truck/SUV 5.8 0 $2.03 $0.93

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Glenwood, MN

Late night in Glenwood on Thursday

Local time

4:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Farwell, MN

Late night in Farwell on Thursday

Local time

4:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

17m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Glenwood, MN to Farwell, MN covers 14.5 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Franklin Street North, 160th Street, the route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Glenwood, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Glenwood, MN to Farwell, MN is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Glenwood, MN to Farwell, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Glenwood, MN to Farwell, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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