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

The driving distance from Buckman, MN to Belle Prairie, MN is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
22.16 mi
00h 23m
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
22.16 mi
Kilometers
35.67 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belle Prairie
Wed, Apr 15, 10:45 AM CDT
Return by in Buckman
Wed, Apr 15, 11:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckman
2026-04-15T10:21
Arrive Belle Prairie
Wed, Apr 15, 10:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Buckman
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 Buckman
10.9 mi
00h 11m
To Belle Prairie
11.3 mi
00h 11m

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
10 mph NNW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 93rd Street

    26 m · 4 sec · 93rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    6 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 143rd Street

    11.3 mi · 17 min · 143rd Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 10 West

    1813 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 183rd Street

    1363 ft · 46 sec · 183rd Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2803 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Riverwood Drive

    94 m · 9 sec · Riverwood Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Riverwood Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
143rd Street
11.3 mi · 51%
US 10 West
3.61 mi · 16%
183rd Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Riverwood Drive
0.06 mi
93rd Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

143rd Street

Turn left onto 143rd Street

11.3 mi · 00h 17m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Genola
00h 11m from Buckman
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 10.9 miles from Buckman and 11.3 miles from Belle Prairie.

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 7.2 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 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Buckman and Belle Prairie. Straight-line distance: 15.03 mi (24.19 km).

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#1 Buckman

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States

Population746
Coordinates45.8974700, -94.0936000
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
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#2 Belle Prairie

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

Population628
Coordinates46.0338500, -94.3375000
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: 93rd Street (-94.093599, 45.897349)
End: Riverwood Drive (-94.33747, 46.034182)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.96 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.57
1.56 gal · 5.92 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.78 $5.57
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.06 $6.12
Premium $4.39 $3.43 $6.85
Diesel $4.86 $3.79 $7.59

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 Buckman and Belle Prairie. The current time is 10:21:49.

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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.