How far is Buckman, MN from Cushing, MN?

The driving distance from Buckman, MN to Cushing, MN is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
34.85 mi
00h 34m
Flight
28.6 mi
46.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.6 mi
Kilometers
46.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.85 mi
Kilometers
56.09 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cushing
Wed, Apr 15, 10:54 AM CDT
Return by in Buckman
Wed, Apr 15, 11:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckman
2026-04-15T10:20
Arrive Cushing
Wed, Apr 15, 10:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 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
Little Falls
MN

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

From Buckman
17.2 mi
00h 17m
To Cushing
17.6 mi
00h 17m

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
57°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 Cushing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buckman and Cushing.

  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 left

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bison Road

    704 ft · 20 sec · Bison Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bear Road

    57 m · 15 sec · Bear Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Beaver Road

    9 m · 1 sec · Beaver Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beaver Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
17 mi · 49%
143rd Street
11.3 mi · 32%
Bison Road
0.13 mi
Bear Road
0.04 mi
93rd Street
0.02 mi
Beaver Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

US 10 West

Keep slight left

15.9 mi · 00h 18m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Falls
00h 17m from Buckman
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Buckman and Chance Rain Showers near Cushing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buckman to Cushing?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Buckman and 17.6 miles from Cushing.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 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 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.39 one way or $8.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Little Falls

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

48 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

54 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buckman and Cushing. Straight-line distance: 28.6 mi (46.03 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 Cushing

Human settlement in Cushing Township, Minnesota, United States of America

Population738
Coordinates46.1396900, -94.5769600
Altitude386
CountryUnited States
Start: 93rd Street (-94.093599, 45.897349)
End: Beaver Road (-94.576972, 46.139681)

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
4.66 L · about $4.39
Round trip
$8.78
2.46 gal · 9.32 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.39 $8.78
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.82 $9.65
Premium $4.39 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $4.86 $5.98 $11.97

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 Cushing. The current time is 10:20:25.

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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.