How far is Cottage Grove, MN from Scandia, MN?
The driving distance from Cottage Grove, MN to Scandia, MN is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottage Grove and Scandia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottage Grove and Scandia.
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Start on Hyde Avenue South
18 m · 8 sec · Hyde Avenue South
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Turn left onto Hillside Trail
1.1 km · 2 min · Hillside Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Point Douglas Road South
1331 ft · 38 sec · East Point Douglas Road South
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Turn slight right
67 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto East Point Douglas Road South
981 ft · 30 sec · East Point Douglas Road South
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Turn left onto 80th Street South
1286 ft · 35 sec · 80th Street South
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 10 West, US 61 North
1542 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, I 494 East
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 494 East
2354 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 36 East: Stillwater
2712 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CH 15 North: Manning Avenue
1582 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Manning Avenue North
3.1 mi · 6 min · Manning Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Manning Avenue North
31 m · 2 sec · Manning Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Manning Avenue North
1.8 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue North
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Continue on Manning Trail North
10.7 mi · 16 min · Manning Trail North
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Turn right onto Scandia Trail North
3.9 mi · 5 min · Scandia Trail North
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Turn right onto Oakhill Road North
1597 ft · 49 sec · Oakhill Road North
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Turn left onto Olinda Trail North
51 m · 7 sec · Olinda Trail North
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Turn right
27 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottage Grove and Scandia.
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.
Manning Trail North
Continue on Manning Trail North
10.7 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cottage Grove and Partly Cloudy near Scandia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottage Grove to Scandia?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Elmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Cottage Grove and 20.6 miles from Scandia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cottage Grove and Partly Cloudy near Scandia.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Elmo
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 Lake Elmo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottage Grove and Scandia. Straight-line distance: 30.19 mi (48.58 km).
#1 Cottage Grove
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 38,170 |
| Coordinates | 44.8277400, -92.9438200 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scandia
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,168 |
| Coordinates | 45.2535800, -92.8057700 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scandia (-92.80577, 45.25358)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
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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