Origin
Cyrus, MN
Late night in Cyrus on Saturday
Local time
12:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cyrus, MN to Glenwood, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cyrus, MN
Oleksiy Yeshtokyn,🌻🇺🇦🌻
Glenwood, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Cyrus to Glenwood is 18.5 miles and takes about 27 minutes via East Main Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Minnesota's Midwest region, offering a straightforward trip. It's an easy drive that won't eat up much of your day, making it ideal for a quick connection or an add-on to a larger regional exploration. You'll find it a practical choice if you're looking for minimal travel time between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 18.5 mi | 27m |
| Dahl Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Minnesota Avenue East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— 18.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cyrus, MN and Glenwood, MN.
1
Start on Dahl Street
26 ft
·
6 sec
·
Dahl Street
2
Turn left onto MN 28
19 mi
·
27 min
·
East Main Street
3
Arrive at destination
MN 28
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 0 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 28 / East Main Street
Turn left onto MN 28 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.02 one way
$6.04 round trip
$4.15/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| premium | $4.95 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $4.35 | $8.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
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
Late night in Glenwood on Saturday
Local time
12:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway driving. Your longest continuous stretch will be the full 18.5 miles on East Main Street. You'll primarily be navigating through town and local roads, so expect typical surface street conditions rather than high-speed cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
3 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.5 mi on East Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MN 28 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cyrus, MN to Glenwood, MN is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (MN 28 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,236 ft
1,129 ft
Total Climb
171 ft
Total Descent
169 ft
Highest Point
1,236 ft
~9.3 mi in
Elevation Range
107 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Cyrus, MN
Full guide →Arriving in Glenwood, MN
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Pope County Courthouse — county courthouse in Glenwood, United States of America
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.5 miles on East Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (MN 28 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glenwood, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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