How far is Badger, MN from Roseau, MN?

The driving distance from Badger, MN to Roseau, MN is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.33 mi
00h 15m
Flight
12.27 mi
19.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.27 mi
Kilometers
19.74 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.33 mi
Kilometers
21.46 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roseau
Thu, Apr 23, 9:31 AM CDT
Return by in Badger
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Badger
2026-04-23T09:15
Arrive Roseau
Thu, Apr 23, 9:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Badger
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Malung
MN

Human settlement in United States of America

From Badger
6.6 mi
00h 07m
To Roseau
6.6 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 to 26 mph SSE
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Badger and Roseau.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Badger and Roseau.

  1. 1

    Start on University Avenue

    1078 ft · 31 sec · University Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 280th Avenue

    11.8 mi · 14 min · 280th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 3rd Street Northwest

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Avenue North

    724 ft · 32 sec · Main Avenue North

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Badger and Roseau.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
280th Avenue
11.8 mi · 88%
3rd Street Northwest
1.25 mi · 9%
University Avenue
0.2 mi · 2%
Main Avenue North
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

280th Avenue

Turn left onto 280th Avenue

11.8 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malung
00h 07m from Badger
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Badger and Chance Light Rain near Roseau.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Badger to Roseau?

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Malung is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Badger and 6.6 miles from Roseau.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Badger and Chance Light Rain near Roseau.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Badger and Roseau. Straight-line distance: 12.27 mi (19.74 km).

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#1 Badger

City in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States

Population353
Coordinates48.7824800, -96.0144500
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Roseau

#2 Roseau

City in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States

Population2,659
Coordinates48.8460900, -95.7627700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: University Avenue (-96.014449, 48.782542)
End: Main Avenue South (-95.762824, 48.84609)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.78 L · about $1.68
Round trip
$3.35
0.94 gal · 3.56 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.68 $3.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $1.84 $3.69
Premium $4.39 $2.06 $4.13
Diesel $4.86 $2.29 $4.57

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Badger and Roseau. The current time is 09:15:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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