Glenwood, IA Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Glenwood, IA works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 94 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Glenwood, IA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
311.9 mi
Davenport, IA
Quickest Drive
17m
Silver City, IA
Plan Around Glenwood, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Glenwood, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Glenwood, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Glenwood, IA
Driving from Glenwood, IA
Expect an average of 94 miles and about 1h 49m behind the wheel when leaving Glenwood, IA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 259 miles (4h 47m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Glenwood, IA are Iowa City, IA (259.3 mi, 4h 47m), Hastings, IA (13.9 mi, 22m), and Silver City, IA (9.7 mi, 17m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 94-mile trip from Glenwood, IA, budget about $14 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Glenwood, IA and 2 routes heading into Glenwood, IA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 259 miles.
The longest mapped route from Glenwood, IA covers 259 miles and takes approximately 4h 47m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.
The average route from Glenwood, IA runs about 94 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 49m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 94-mile trip from Glenwood, IA costs roughly $14 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Glenwood, IA include Iowa City, IA, Hastings, IA and Silver City, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Glenwood, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,118
Median Income
$69,320
Median Home Value
$193,800
Median Age
42.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Glenwood, IA at a Glance
Founded
1848
Elevation
1,017 ft
Area
3 mi²
Notable People from Glenwood, IA
A sampling of people born in Glenwood, IA.
Don Hall
1969
American film director
Elmer Burkett
1867–1935
American politician (1867–1935)
City data from Wikidata (Q962841), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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