Origin
Grove Lake, MN
Morning in Grove Lake on Thursday
Local time
6:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grove Lake, MN to Glenwood, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
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 Grove Lake, MN to Glenwood, MN covers 16 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 39, Highway 20, Highway 29 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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 26m drive with frequent turns across 16 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 39 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 Grove Lake, MN to Glenwood, MN is easy. At 26m 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 Grove Lake, MN to Glenwood, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 39 | — | — |
| Highway 20 | — | — |
| Highway 29 | — | — |
| Pope Avenue | — | — |
| Marsh Street | — | — |
| MN 28 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 39
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grove Lake, MN and Glenwood, MN.
1
Start on County Highway 39
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway 39
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 20
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
County Highway 20
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway 29
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway 29
4
Continue on Pope Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Pope Avenue
5
Turn left onto Marsh Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Marsh Street
6
Turn sharp right
7.8 mi
·
9 min
7
Turn straight onto MN 28: Glenwood, Morris
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
MN 28: Glenwood, Morris
8
Turn left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
9
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.38 one way
$4.76 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.57 | $5.13 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.85 | $5.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Glenwood, MN
Morning in Glenwood on Thursday
Local time
6:21 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
26m 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 Grove Lake, MN to Glenwood, MN covers 16 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 39, Highway 20, Highway 29. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 miles from Grove Lake, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.38 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 Grove Lake, MN to Glenwood, MN is easy. At 26m 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 Grove Lake, MN to Glenwood, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Grove Lake, MN to Glenwood, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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