How far is Bigelow, MN from Lismore, MN?

The driving distance from Bigelow, MN to Lismore, MN is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
34.93 mi
00h 45m
Flight
21.13 mi
34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.13 mi
Kilometers
34 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.93 mi
Kilometers
56.21 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lismore
Fri, Nov 6, 11:54 AM CST
Return by in Bigelow
Fri, Nov 6, 12:39 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bigelow
2026-11-06T11:08
Arrive Lismore
Fri, Nov 6, 11:54 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bigelow
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
Rushmore
MN

City in Nobles County, Minnesota, United States

From Bigelow
17.5 mi
00h 22m
To Lismore
17.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
32°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
32°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bigelow and Lismore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bigelow and Lismore.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue

    10 m · 4 sec · 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    121 m · 13 sec · Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    2213 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 60 Business

    1266 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 60 Business

  5. 5

    Continue on 330th Street

    917 ft · 31 sec · 330th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Palm Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · Palm Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 10

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road 10

  10. 10

    Continue on North Crailsheim Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Crailsheim Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 35

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 35

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Diagonal Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Diagonal Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 West: Luverne

    15.3 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 91: Adrian, Lake Wilson

    1442 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 91

    7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 91

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 170th Street

    2639 ft · 1 min · 170th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East 4th Street

    1214 ft · 36 sec · East 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue

    137 m · 15 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    21 m · 3 sec · East 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bigelow and Lismore.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
15.3 mi · 44%
State Highway 91
7.04 mi · 20%
330th Street
2.43 mi · 7%
North Crailsheim Road
1.09 mi · 3%
County Road 10
1 mi · 3%
Diagonal Road
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Take the ramp left toward I 90 West: Luverne

15.3 mi · 00h 17m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rushmore
00h 22m from Bigelow
Leave By
4:58 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bigelow and Mostly Cloudy near Lismore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bigelow to Lismore?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Rushmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Bigelow and 17.5 miles from Lismore.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:58 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.92 one way or $9.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bigelow and Mostly Cloudy near Lismore.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bigelow and Lismore. Straight-line distance: 21.13 mi (34 km).

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#1 Bigelow

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

Population368
Coordinates43.5052400, -95.6900100
Altitude501
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lismore

City in Minnesota, USA

Population172
Coordinates43.7477400, -95.9472400
Altitude513
CountryUnited States
Start: Bigelow (-95.69001, 43.50524)
End: Lismore (-95.94724, 43.74774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.67 L · about $4.92
Round trip
$9.84
2.46 gal · 9.34 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $4.92 $9.84
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.51 $11.01
Premium $5.00 $6.15 $12.31
Diesel $6.12 $7.53 $15.05

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 Bigelow and Lismore. The current time is 11:08:51.

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.