How far is Buckman, MN from Little Falls, MN?

The driving distance from Buckman, MN to Little Falls, MN is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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
17.47 mi
00h 19m
Flight
14.02 mi
22.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.02 mi
Kilometers
22.57 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.47 mi
Kilometers
28.12 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 8:43 AM CDT
Return by in Buckman
Wed, Apr 15, 9:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckman
2026-04-15T08:23
Arrive Little Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 8:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:50 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
9.2 mi
00h 09m
To Little Falls
8.3 mi
00h 09m

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
39°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buckman and Little Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buckman and Little Falls.

  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

    12.1 mi · 18 min · 143rd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Broadway East

    1763 ft · 35 sec · Broadway East

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 1st Street Southeast

    14 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Southeast

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
143rd Street
12.1 mi · 69%
Broadway East
0.33 mi · 2%
93rd Street
0.02 mi
1st Street Southeast
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

143rd Street

Turn left onto 143rd Street

12.1 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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Genola
00h 09m from Buckman
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Buckman and Patchy Fog near Little Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buckman to Little Falls?

The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 9.2 miles from Buckman and 8.3 miles from Little Falls.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.21 one way or $4.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Buckman and Patchy Fog near Little Falls.

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 Little Falls. Straight-line distance: 14.02 mi (22.57 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 Little Falls

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

Population1,706
Coordinates45.9763500, -94.3625000
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: 93rd Street (-94.093599, 45.897349)
End: 1st Street Southeast (-94.362549, 45.976357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.33 L · about $2.21
Round trip
$4.43
1.24 gal · 4.66 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.21 $4.43
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.43 $4.86
Premium $4.39 $2.72 $5.45
Diesel $4.86 $3.02 $6.03

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 Little Falls. The current time is 08:23:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.