How far is Clinton, MN from Artichoke, MN?
The driving distance from Clinton, MN to Artichoke, MN is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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.
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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, USA
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Artichoke.
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Start on Main Street
10 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1454 ft · 27 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto County Highway 6
9.4 mi · 23 min · County Highway 6
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Continue on 310th Street
4 mi · 10 min · 310th Street
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Turn right onto County Highway 13
3 mi · 4 min · County Highway 13
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Continue on County Road 25
1.4 km · 1 min · County Road 25
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Turn left onto 350th Street
19 m · 2 sec · 350th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 350th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Artichoke.
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.
County Highway 6
Turn left onto County Highway 6
9.35 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.
Sunny leaving Clinton and Sunny near Artichoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Artichoke?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Clinton and 8.8 miles from Artichoke.
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 7:40 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 Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near Artichoke.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Artichoke. Straight-line distance: 14.04 mi (22.59 km).
#1 Clinton
City in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,020 |
| Coordinates | 45.4602400, -96.4336700 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Artichoke
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 75 |
| Coordinates | 45.3991300, -96.1575500 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.15755, 45.399112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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