Origin
Silver City, IA
Late night in Silver City on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver City, IA to Glenwood, IA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silver City, IA
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Glenwood, IA
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Trip Overview
Silver City, IA to Glenwood, IA is 9.8 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Gaston Avenue and 287th Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest, specifically Iowa, making it an easy same-day excursion. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns rather than a highway cruise. With its minimal distance and duration, this trip is perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour without committing to a full day's travel. Consider it for a leisurely afternoon drive, especially if you're already in the vicinity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gaston Avenue | 4 mi | 7m |
| 287th Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| 245th Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Sharp Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gaston Avenue
— 4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver City, IA and Glenwood, IA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Oak Street
427 ft
·
8 sec
·
Oak Street
3
Continue on 287th Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
287th Street
4
Turn right onto Gaston Avenue
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Gaston Avenue
5
Turn left onto 245th Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
245th Street
6
Turn right onto CR H30
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sharp Street
7
Turn right onto North Walnut Street
152 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Walnut Street
8
Turn right
225 ft
·
16 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 9.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Gaston Avenue
Turn right onto Gaston Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
245th Street
Turn left onto 245th Street
Navigation decision point
3
9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR H30 / East Sharp Street
Turn right onto CR H30 / East Sharp Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
North Walnut Street
Turn right onto North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
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, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Glenwood, IA
Late night in Glenwood on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
7 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
17m 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 characterized by its turn-heavy local drive profile, with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate through a series of local roads, including Gaston Avenue, 287th Street, and 245th Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is approximately 4 miles along Gaston Avenue. As you drive, be prepared for a more intimate connection with the landscape as you make frequent adjustments to your course, typical of navigating through smaller communities and their connecting roadways.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Gaston Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 2.9 miles in near Gaston Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
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: at 2.9 miles (Gaston Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (245th Street): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (CR H30 / East Sharp Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.8 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on Gaston Avenue. 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 2.9 miles (Gaston Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (245th Street): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (CR H30 / East Sharp Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glenwood, 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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