How far is Ball Bluff, MN from Kimberly, MN?
The driving distance from Ball Bluff, MN to Kimberly, MN is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Aitkin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ball Bluff and Kimberly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ball Bluff and Kimberly.
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Start on 650th Lane
14 m · 9 sec · 650th Lane
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Turn left onto State Highway 65
25.7 mi · 32 min · State Highway 65
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Turn right onto West Highway 210
704 ft · 11 sec · West Highway 210
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Continue on State Highway 210
7.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210
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Turn left onto Nature Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Nature Avenue
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Continue on Nature Avenue
2.7 mi · 7 min · Nature Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nature Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ball Bluff and Kimberly.
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 left onto State Highway 65
25.7 mi · 00h 33m
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 Ball Bluff and Mostly Cloudy near Kimberly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ball Bluff to Kimberly?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Libby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Ball Bluff and 18.5 miles from Kimberly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:48 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ball Bluff and Mostly Cloudy near Kimberly.
Stop Ideas Near Libby
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 Libby.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ball Bluff and Kimberly. Straight-line distance: 28.71 mi (46.2 km).
#1 Ball Bluff
Township in Aitkin County, Minnesota
| Population | 276 |
| Coordinates | 46.9546700, -93.2732700 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kimberly
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 198 |
| Coordinates | 46.5607900, -93.4663500 |
| Altitude | 380 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kimberly (-93.46635, 46.56079)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $6.64 | $13.27 |
| Diesel | $6.15 | $8.06 | $16.11 |
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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