How far is Crookston, MN from McIntosh, MN?

The driving distance from Crookston, MN to McIntosh, MN is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
36.67 mi
00h 35m
Flight
34.87 mi
56.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.87 mi
Kilometers
56.12 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.67 mi
Kilometers
59.02 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McIntosh
Sun, Apr 19, 10:38 AM CDT
Return by in Crookston
Sun, Apr 19, 11:14 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 McIntosh
Sun, Apr 19, 10:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 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
18.3 mi
00h 17m
To McIntosh
18.5 mi
00h 17m

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
40°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Robert Street

    36.3 mi · 42 min · West Robert Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southwest Cleveland Avenue

    919 ft · 26 sec · Southwest Cleveland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street

    101 m · 14 sec · Northwest 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North State Street

    5 m · 1 sec · North State Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Robert Street
36.3 mi · 99%
Southwest Cleveland Avenue
0.17 mi
Northwest 1st Street
0.06 mi
North State Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

West Robert Street

Start on West Robert Street

36.3 mi · 00h 42m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mentor
00h 17m from Crookston
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crookston and Mostly Sunny near McIntosh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 18.3 miles from Crookston and 18.5 miles from McIntosh.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crookston and Mostly Sunny near McIntosh.

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 McIntosh. Straight-line distance: 34.87 mi (56.12 km).

Crookston

#1 Crookston

City in Minnesota, United States

Population419
Coordinates47.7741400, -96.6081200
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
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#2 McIntosh

Human settlement in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population596
Coordinates47.6369100, -95.8864200
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: West Robert Street (-96.608039, 47.774243)
End: North State Street (-95.886354, 47.636909)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $4.60
Round trip
$9.21
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.60 $9.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.39 $5.67 $11.33
Diesel $4.86 $6.27 $12.55

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 McIntosh. The current time is 10:03:14.

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.