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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37 mi
00h 51m
Flight
28.71 mi
46.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.71 mi
Kilometers
46.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37 mi
Kilometers
59.54 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kimberly
Thu, Nov 5, 5:24 AM CST
Return by in Ball Bluff
Thu, Nov 5, 6:15 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ball Bluff
2026-11-05T04:33
Arrive Kimberly
Thu, Nov 5, 5:24 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ball Bluff
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
Libby
MN

Unincorporated community in Aitkin County, Minnesota

From Ball Bluff
18.5 mi
00h 25m
To Kimberly
18.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Nov 5 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
42°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Nov 5 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 650th Lane

    14 m · 9 sec · 650th Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 65

    25.7 mi · 32 min · State Highway 65

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Highway 210

    704 ft · 11 sec · West Highway 210

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Nature Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Nature Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Nature Avenue

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Nature Avenue

  7. 7

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
25.7 mi · 69%
State Highway 210
7.46 mi · 20%
Nature Avenue
3.73 mi · 10%
West Highway 210
0.13 mi
650th Lane
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
28.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Libby
00h 25m from Ball Bluff
Leave By
4:48 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Libby, 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 Libby.

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

91 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

95 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ball Bluff and Kimberly. Straight-line distance: 28.71 mi (46.2 km).

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#1 Ball Bluff

Township in Aitkin County, Minnesota

Population276
Coordinates46.9546700, -93.2732700
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kimberly

Human settlement in United States of America

Population198
Coordinates46.5607900, -93.4663500
Altitude380
CountryUnited States
Start: Ball Bluff (-93.27327, 46.95467)
End: Kimberly (-93.46635, 46.56079)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $5.31
Round trip
$10.63
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · Nov 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Ball Bluff and Kimberly. The current time is 04:33:02.

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.