Origin
Glenwood, MN
Late night in Glenwood on Thursday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glenwood, MN to Long Beach, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2m
Distance
1.6 mi
3 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$0
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 2m
★
6 AM
0h 3m
8 AM
0h 3m
10 AM
0h 3m
12 PM
0h 3m
3 PM
0h 3m
5 PM
0h 3m
8 PM
0h 2m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glenwood, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Glenwood, MN to Long Beach, MN covers 1.6 miles and takes about 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Golf Course Road, Lakeshore Drive North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2m. Total distance: 1.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2m 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 2m drive with frequent turns across 1.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Golf Course Road 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 Long Beach, MN is easy. At 2m 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 Long Beach, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Course Road | — | — |
| Lakeshore Drive North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Golf Course Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenwood, MN and Long Beach, MN.
1
Start on Minnesota Avenue East
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Minnesota Avenue East
2
Turn left onto Golf Course Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Golf Course Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lakeshore Drive North
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lakeshore Drive North
4
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.24 one way
$0.48 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $0.26 | $0.51 |
| premium | $4.53 | $0.29 | $0.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.35 | $0.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$0
Estimated CO2 emission: 0.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 0.5 | 0 | $0.17 | $0.08 |
| Efficient EV | 0.4 | 0 | $0.14 | $0.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 0.6 | 0 | $0.22 | $0.10 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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.
Destination
Long Beach, MN
Late night in Long Beach on Thursday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2m 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 Long Beach, MN covers 1.6 miles and takes about 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Golf Course Road, Lakeshore Drive North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 0.8 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 $0.24 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 Long Beach, MN is easy. At 2m 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 Long Beach, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Glenwood, MN to Long Beach, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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