How far is Belle Prairie, MN from Buckman, MN?

The driving distance from Belle Prairie, MN to Buckman, MN is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
21.23 mi
00h 31m
Flight
15.03 mi
24.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.03 mi
Kilometers
24.19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.23 mi
Kilometers
34.16 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckman
Wed, Apr 15, 12:49 PM CDT
Return by in Belle Prairie
Wed, Apr 15, 1:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belle Prairie
2026-04-15T12:17
Arrive Buckman
Wed, Apr 15, 12:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Belle Prairie
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
Genola
MN

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

From Belle Prairie
10.6 mi
00h 15m
To Buckman
10.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Belle Prairie and Buckman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belle Prairie and Buckman.

  1. 1

    Start on Riverwood Drive

    94 m · 12 sec · Riverwood Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2803 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 183rd Street

    608 ft · 19 sec · 183rd Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 27: Pierz, Little Falls

    1992 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Northeast

    11 mi · 16 min · 1st Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 260th Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · 260th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 93rd Street

    26 m · 2 sec · 93rd Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 93rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belle Prairie and Buckman.

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Avenue Northeast
11 mi · 52%
183rd Street
3.31 mi · 16%
260th Avenue
0.63 mi · 3%
MN 27
0.38 mi · 2%
Riverwood Drive
0.06 mi
93rd Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

1st Avenue Northeast

Turn left onto 1st Avenue Northeast

11 mi · 00h 16m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Genola
00h 15m from Belle Prairie
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Belle Prairie and Chance Rain Showers near Buckman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belle Prairie to Buckman?

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Genola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Belle Prairie and 10.6 miles from Buckman.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Belle Prairie and Chance Rain Showers near Buckman.

Stop Ideas Near Genola

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

44 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

68 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belle Prairie and Buckman. Straight-line distance: 15.03 mi (24.19 km).

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#1 Belle Prairie

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

Population628
Coordinates46.0338500, -94.3375000
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
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#2 Buckman

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States

Population746
Coordinates45.8974700, -94.0936000
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Start: Belle Prairie (-94.3375, 46.03385)
End: Buckman (-94.0936, 45.89747)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.84 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.35
1.5 gal · 5.68 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.68 $5.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.94 $5.88
Premium $4.39 $3.29 $6.59
Diesel $4.86 $3.65 $7.30

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Belle Prairie and Buckman. The current time is 12:17:26.

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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.