How far is Clinton, MN from Graceville, MN?

The driving distance from Clinton, MN to Graceville, MN is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.69 mi
00h 09m
Flight
7.52 mi
12.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Clinton.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.52 mi
Kilometers
12.11 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.69 mi
Kilometers
12.37 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Graceville
Tue, May 12, 6:24 PM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Tue, May 12, 6:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive Graceville
Tue, May 12, 6:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
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
Barry
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Clinton
3.9 mi
00h 04m
To Graceville
3.9 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 32 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 32 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Graceville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Graceville.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    10 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    7.5 mi · 11 min · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto St Peter Avenue

    752 ft · 33 sec · St Peter Avenue

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · St Peter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Graceville.

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
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street
7.52 mi · 98%
St Peter Avenue
0.14 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

3rd Street

Turn right onto 3rd Street

7.52 mi · 00h 11m

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 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barry
00h 04m from Clinton
Leave By
8:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton and Sunny near Graceville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Graceville?

The road trip is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?

Barry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Clinton and 3.9 miles from Graceville.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 8:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.96 one way or $1.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near Graceville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Graceville. Straight-line distance: 7.52 mi (12.11 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

City in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,020
Coordinates45.4602400, -96.4336700
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Graceville

Township in Big Stone County, Minnesota

Population179
Coordinates45.5691300, -96.4345100
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-96.433672, 45.46016)
End: St Peter Avenue (-96.434514, 45.568948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.03 L · about $0.96
Round trip
$1.93
0.54 gal · 2.06 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $0.96 $1.93
Mid-grade $3.92 $1.06 $2.12
Premium $4.39 $1.19 $2.37
Diesel $4.86 $1.31 $2.63

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Graceville. The current time is 18:15:44.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.