Grove Lake to Glenwood is 16 miles and takes about 26 minutes via MN 55, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest. It's a quick hop, perfect for a day trip or an easy leg of a longer journey. Given the minimal distance and time, you won't need an overnight stay. Consider this a straightforward drive with minimal planning required.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MN 55
7.8 mi
9m
County Highway 20
3.6 mi
8m
County Highway 39
2.3 mi
3m
MN 28
1.2 mi
1m
County Highway 29
0.5 mi
1m
Marsh Street
0.4 mi
1m
Pope Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
Minnesota Avenue East
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
MN 55
— 7.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grove Lake, MN and Glenwood, MN.
1
Start on CR 39
2.3 mi·3 min·County Highway 39
2
At end of road, turn right onto CR 20
3.6 mi·8 min·County Highway 20
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 29
0.5 mi·1 min·County Highway 29
4
Continue on CR 29
0.1 mi·24 sec·Pope Avenue
5
Turn left onto CR 29
0.4 mi·1 min·Marsh Street
6
Turn sharp right onto MN 55
7.8 mi·9 min·MN 55
7
Turn straight
0.2 mi·39 sec
Toward MN 28: Glenwood, Morris
8
Turn left onto MN 28
1.2 mi·1 min·MN 28
9
Arrive at destination
MN 28
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.3 mi into trip|~3m in|CR 20 / County Highway 20
At end of road, turn right onto CR 20 / County Highway 20
Navigation decision point
4
5.8 mi into trip|~12m in|CR 29 / County Highway 29
At end of road, turn left onto CR 29 / County Highway 29
Navigation decision point
4
6.4 mi into trip|~13m in|CR 29 / Marsh Street
Turn left onto CR 29 / Marsh Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.8 mi into trip|~14m in|MN 55
Turn sharp right onto MN 55
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
14.8 mi into trip|~25m in|MN 28
Turn left onto MN 28
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.61 one way
$5.22 round trip
$4.15/gal25.4 MPG avg6 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$2.81
$5.62
premium
$4.95
$3.12
$6.24
diesel
$5.97
$3.76
$7.52
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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
4.8
0
$1.68
$0.77
Efficient EV
4
0
$1.40
$0.64
EV Truck/SUV
6.4
0
$2.24
$1.02
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.
Forecast as of Sep 2, 2026
Origin
Grove Lake, MN
Late night
in Grove Lake on Saturday
Local time
12:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Chance Rain Showers
ENE 0 to 5 mph47% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 2 at 12:47AM CDT until September 2 at 1:45AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 2 at 12:45AM CDT until September 2 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Destination
Glenwood, MN
Late night
in Glenwood on Saturday
Local time
12:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
ENE 5 mph41% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 2 at 12:47AM CDT until September 2 at 1:45AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 2 at 12:45AM CDT until September 2 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly on highways, with 96% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 7.8 miles on MN 55. After the highway portion, the route transitions to county roads, offering a more local feel for the final segment. Expect smooth cruising for the vast majority of this short trip.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on MN 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 55 and County Highway 20. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near CR 20 / County Highway 20.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (CR 20 / County Highway 20): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (CR 29 / County Highway 29): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (CR 29 / Marsh Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,382 ft1,160 ft
Total Climb
84 ft
Total Descent
274 ft
Highest Point
1,382 ft
~13.7 mi in
Elevation Range
221 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Grove Lake, MN to Glenwood, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Morris along the way.
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on MN 55. 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: at 2.3 miles (CR 20 / County Highway 20): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (CR 29 / County Highway 29): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (CR 29 / Marsh 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.
