How far is Aitkin, MN from McGrath, MN?
The driving distance from Aitkin, MN to McGrath, MN is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aitkin and McGrath.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aitkin and McGrath.
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Start on 2nd Street Northwest
1.1 km · 2 min · 2nd Street Northwest
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
2447 ft · 43 sec · Voyageur Highway
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Turn right onto 400th Avenue
3073 ft · 1 min · 400th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street Southeast
74 m · 4 sec · 4th Street Southeast
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Continue on State Highway 47
7.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 47
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Turn left onto Dam Lake Street
14.4 mi · 20 min · Dam Lake Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 65
16.8 mi · 21 min · State Highway 65
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
14 m · 2 sec · South 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aitkin and McGrath.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 65
Turn right onto State Highway 65
16.8 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Aitkin and Mostly Cloudy near McGrath.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aitkin to McGrath?
The road trip is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kimberly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Aitkin and 20.4 miles from McGrath.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Aitkin and Mostly Cloudy near McGrath.
Stop Ideas Near Kimberly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kimberly.
Staples
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aitkin and McGrath. Straight-line distance: 29.07 mi (46.79 km).
#1 Aitkin
City in and county seat of Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 877 |
| Coordinates | 46.5330100, -93.7102500 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McGrath
Human settlement in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 73 |
| Coordinates | 46.2399500, -93.2724500 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
End: McGrath (-93.27245, 46.23995)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.06 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $7.24 | $14.49 |
| Diesel | $6.15 | $8.79 | $17.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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