How far is Crookston, MN from Fertile, MN?

The driving distance from Crookston, MN to Fertile, MN is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
23.49 mi
00h 30m
Flight
22.43 mi
36.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.43 mi
Kilometers
36.1 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.49 mi
Kilometers
37.8 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fertile
Sun, Apr 19, 10:33 AM CDT
Return by in Crookston
Sun, Apr 19, 11:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crookston
2026-04-19T10:03
Arrive Fertile
Sun, Apr 19, 10:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Crookston
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
Mentor
MN

City in Minnesota, USA

From Crookston
16 mi
00h 15m
To Fertile
7.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NNW
Destination
41°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crookston and Fertile.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crookston and Fertile.

  1. 1

    Start on West Robert Street

    16.5 mi · 19 min · West Robert Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Mill Street

    15.5 mi · 27 min · North Mill Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue Northeast

    12 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crookston and Fertile.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Robert Street
16.5 mi · 70%
North Mill Street
15.5 mi · 66%
Washington Avenue Northeast
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

West Robert Street

Start on West Robert Street

16.5 mi · 00h 19m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mentor
00h 15m from Crookston
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crookston and Sunny near Fertile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crookston to Fertile?

The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Mentor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Crookston and 7.5 miles from Fertile.

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

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crookston and Sunny near Fertile.

Stop Ideas Near Mentor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mentor, 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 Mentor.

RAIL

Grand Forks

76 mi away
5555 DeMers Avenue
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

100 mi away
116 Pioneer Street
RAIL

Fargo

103 mi away
420 4th Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crookston and Fertile. Straight-line distance: 22.43 mi (36.1 km).

Crookston

#1 Crookston

City in Minnesota, United States

Population419
Coordinates47.7741400, -96.6081200
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Fertile

#2 Fertile

City in Polk County, Minnesota, United States

Population806
Coordinates47.5360800, -96.2803300
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: West Robert Street (-96.608039, 47.774243)
End: Washington Avenue Northeast (-96.280329, 47.536134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.14 L · about $2.96
Round trip
$5.92
1.66 gal · 6.28 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.96 $5.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.25 $6.51
Premium $4.39 $3.65 $7.29
Diesel $4.86 $4.04 $8.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Crookston and Fertile. The current time is 10:03:30.

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.