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Trip from Glenwood, IA to Hastings, IA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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.

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city in Mills County, Iowa, United States

Glenwood, IA

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Downtown Hastings, IA, IA

Hastings, IA

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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 3

3 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

$2.31 one way

$4.62 round trip

$4.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $2.52 $5.03
premium $5.18 $2.84 $5.67
diesel $5.35 $2.93 $5.86

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, 2026-06-01.

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.

Forecast as of Jun 1, 2026

Origin

Glenwood, IA

Evening in Glenwood on Wednesday

Local time

6:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

E 3 mph 45% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 31 at 11:50PM CDT until June 1 at 12:30AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 31 at 11:44PM CDT until June 1 at 12:30AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Destination

Hastings, IA

Evening in Hastings on Wednesday

Local time

6:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

E 3 mph 55% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 31 at 11:50PM CDT until June 1 at 12:30AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 31 at 11:44PM CDT until June 1 at 12:30AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

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

1 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

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,257 ft 1,000 ft

Total Climb

378 ft

Total Descent

391 ft

Highest Point

1,257 ft

~4 mi in

Elevation Range

257 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Glenwood, IA

Full guide →

Founded 1848

Arriving in Hastings, IA

Full guide →

Founded 1872

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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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