How far is Bruno, MN from Sandstone, MN?
The driving distance from Bruno, MN to Sandstone, MN is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bruno and Sandstone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bruno and Sandstone.
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Start on Main Street
76 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
12.8 mi · 23 min · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
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Turn straight onto Oak Street
828 ft · 23 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on County Highway 64
886 ft · 30 sec · County Highway 64
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
31 m · 2 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bruno and Sandstone.
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.
Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
Turn left onto Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
12.8 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bruno and Light Rain Likely near Sandstone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bruno to Sandstone?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Askov is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Bruno and 8.5 miles from Sandstone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bruno and Light Rain Likely near Sandstone.
Stop Ideas Near Askov
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 Askov.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bruno and Sandstone. Straight-line distance: 14.11 mi (22.7 km).
#1 Bruno
City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 179 |
| Coordinates | 46.2791100, -92.6643600 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandstone
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 806 |
| Coordinates | 46.1310600, -92.8674200 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
End: 3rd Street (-92.867377, 46.131113)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.57 | $2.11 | $4.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.31 | $4.63 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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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