How far is Alvarado, MN from Strandquist, MN?

The driving distance from Alvarado, MN to Strandquist, MN is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.89 mi
01h 31m
Flight
32.47 mi
52.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.47 mi
Kilometers
52.25 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.89 mi
Kilometers
99.6 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Strandquist
Fri, Nov 6, 9:54 PM CST
Return by in Alvarado
Fri, Nov 6, 11:26 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alvarado
2026-11-06T20:22
Arrive Strandquist
Fri, Nov 6, 9:54 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alvarado
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Stephen
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Alvarado
30.9 mi
00h 45m
To Strandquist
31 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
23°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM CST
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
23°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM CST
Wind
9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alvarado and Strandquist.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alvarado and Strandquist.

  1. 1

    Start on Marshall Street

    136 m · 22 sec · Marshall Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    10.4 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    647 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue

    688 ft · 17 sec · East Johnson Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    10.8 mi · 14 min · North 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 75

    16.1 mi · 22 min · Highway 75

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Commercial Street

    16.9 mi · 25 min · Commercial Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Cleveland Avenue

    2262 ft · 40 sec · Cleveland Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    7 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    70 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alvarado and Strandquist.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Commercial Street
16.9 mi · 27%
Highway 75
16.1 mi · 26%
North 2nd Street
10.8 mi · 17%
Main Street
7.03 mi · 11%
Cleveland Avenue
0.43 mi · 1%
East Johnson Avenue
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Commercial Street

Turn right onto Commercial Street

16.9 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stephen
00h 45m from Alvarado
Leave By
3:26 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Alvarado and Patchy Fog near Strandquist.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alvarado to Strandquist?

The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Stephen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Alvarado and 31 miles from Strandquist.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 3:26 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.72 one way or $17.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Alvarado and Patchy Fog near Strandquist.

Stop Ideas Near Stephen

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stephen, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stephen.

RAIL

Grand Forks

62 mi away
5555 DeMers Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alvarado and Strandquist. Straight-line distance: 32.47 mi (52.25 km).

Alvarado

#1 Alvarado

City in Marshall County, Minnesota, USA

Population362
Coordinates48.1941500, -96.9961800
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
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#2 Strandquist

Human settlement in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population68
Coordinates48.4902500, -96.4472600
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Start: Alvarado (-96.99618, 48.19415)
End: Strandquist (-96.44726, 48.49025)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.27 L · about $8.72
Round trip
$17.43
4.36 gal · 16.54 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $8.72 $17.43
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.76 $19.52
Premium $5.00 $10.91 $21.82
Diesel $6.12 $13.34 $26.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Alvarado and Strandquist. The current time is 20:22:30.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.