How far is Buckman, MN from Royalton, MN?
The driving distance from Buckman, MN to Royalton, MN is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckman and Royalton.
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Start on 93rd Street
26 m · 8 sec · 93rd Street
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Nature Road
9.2 mi · 13 min · Nature Road
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Continue on East Centre Street
2705 ft · 1 min · East Centre Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Centre Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buckman and Royalton.
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.
Nature Road
Turn right onto Nature Road
9.21 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Buckman and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Royalton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buckman to Royalton?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Rice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Buckman and 7.1 miles from Royalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Buckman and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Royalton.
Stop Ideas Near Rice
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 Rice.
St. Cloud
Staples
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buckman and Royalton. Straight-line distance: 10.69 mi (17.21 km).
#1 Buckman
Township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 746 |
| Coordinates | 45.8974700, -94.0936000 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Royalton
City in Minnesota
| Population | 1,151 |
| Coordinates | 45.8299700, -94.2936100 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Centre Street (-94.29361, 45.829973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
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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