Origin
Glenwood, IA
Night in Glenwood on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glenwood, IA to Hastings, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glenwood, IA
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Hastings, IA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition across the Iowa landscape, the 13.9-mile journey from Glenwood to Hastings is an efficient choice. Taking only about 22 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You will primarily navigate via US 34, Ingrum Avenue, and Sharp Street to complete the connection. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel makes this a very economical excursion within the Midwest. Because the duration is so short, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex itineraries. It is a straightforward, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 34 | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| Ingrum Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Sharp Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Indian Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| CR M16 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Vine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 34
— 10.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenwood, IA and Hastings, IA.
1
Start on this road
205 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Vine Street
139 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Vine Street
3
Turn left onto CR H30
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Sharp Street
4
Continue on CR H30
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Ingrum Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 34; US 275
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 34; US 275
6
Turn right onto CR M16
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
CR M16
7
Continue on Indian Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Indian Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
Indian Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.4 — 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
|
North Vine Street
Turn right onto North Vine Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR H30 / Sharp Street
Turn left onto CR H30 / Sharp Street
Navigation decision point
3
13.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CR M16
Turn right onto CR M16
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
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.
Destination
Hastings, IA
Night in Hastings on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 76% of your trip takes place on major roads. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a 10.6-mile stretch on US 34, allowing for steady, consistent travel. As you transition from the highway onto Ingrum Avenue and Sharp Street, the pace shifts from open road cruising to local navigation. You will find that the road surface remains predictable throughout the 13.9-mile distance. It is an uncomplicated path that lacks the intensity of technical mountain passes or the monotony of long-haul interstate driving.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on US 34.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 34 and Ingrum Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Vine Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Glenwood, IA to Hastings, IA is easy. At 22m with 76% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR H30 / Sharp Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (CR M16): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on US 34. 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR H30 / Sharp Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (CR M16): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hastings, IA 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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