Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Silver City, IA
Odin Reyna
Glenwood, IA to Silver City, IA is 9.7 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Gaston Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and entirely within Iowa. Given its brief duration and surface road profile, it's a straightforward connection perfect for a quick local errand or as a segment of a larger regional exploration. You'll find the drive simple and uncomplicated, with no need for extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gaston Avenue | 4 mi | 7m |
| 287th Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| 245th Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Sharp Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Vine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Glenwood, IA and Silver City, IA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto North Vine Street
Turn left onto CR H30
Turn left onto 245th Street
At end of road, turn right onto Gaston Avenue
Turn left onto 287th Street
Continue on Oak Street
Continue on Main Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto North Vine Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR H30 / Sharp Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 245th Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Gaston Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 287th Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.61 one way
$3.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
| premium | $5.18 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Glenwood on Wednesday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Silver City on Wednesday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is entirely on surface roads, meaning you'll be navigating local streets for the full 9.7 miles. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 4 miles along Gaston Avenue. Expect a driving experience typical of smaller towns and rural connections, without any highway cruising. You'll notice the pace of local traffic and the absence of high-speed highway conditions.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Vine Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.7 miles (245th Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
272 ft
Total Descent
242 ft
Highest Point
1,199 ft
~5.6 mi in
Elevation Range
198 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Glenwood, IA
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Glenwood, IA
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09...
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Glenwood, IA
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Su 05:00-24:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Glenwood, IA
Cuisine: fried_chicken;chicken
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Glenwood, IA
Cuisine: mexican
Viewpoint
Near the start, short detour
Archaeological_site
Near the start, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1848
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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.
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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