How far is Darfur, MN from Madelia, MN?
The driving distance from Darfur, MN to Madelia, MN is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in and the county seat of Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Darfur and Madelia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Darfur and Madelia.
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Start on North Adrian Street
88 m · 18 sec · North Adrian Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
9.9 mi · 13 min · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Richard J. Mathiowetz Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Richard J. Mathiowetz Memorial Highway
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Continue on 11th Avenue North
2334 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue North
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Turn right onto Armstrong Boulevard North
607 ft · 22 sec · Armstrong Boulevard North
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue North
2683 ft · 1 min · 10th Avenue North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 11th Street North
1734 ft · 55 sec · 11th Street North
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Turn sharp left onto 1st Avenue South
1895 ft · 54 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Continue on 345th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 345th Street
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Continue on 740th Avenue
2758 ft · 43 sec · 740th Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on County Highway 13
613 ft · 10 sec · County Highway 13
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Continue on Hammond Highway
9.5 mi · 13 min · Hammond Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Benzel Avenue Southwest
2182 ft · 47 sec · Benzel Avenue Southwest
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Keep slight left to continue on Benzel Avenue Southwest
2860 ft · 58 sec · Benzel Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto West Main Street
99 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Darfur and Madelia.
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.
1st Avenue
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
9.88 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Darfur and Mostly Cloudy near Madelia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Darfur to Madelia?
The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Saint James is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Darfur and 14.1 miles from Madelia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.99 one way or $7.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Darfur and Mostly Cloudy near Madelia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Darfur and Madelia. Straight-line distance: 20.84 mi (33.54 km).
#1 Darfur
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 102 |
| Coordinates | 44.0513500, -94.8380400 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madelia
City in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States, along the Watonwan River
| Population | 328 |
| Coordinates | 44.0507900, -94.4183000 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madelia (-94.4183, 44.05079)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.03 | $3.99 | $7.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.51 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Premium | $5.03 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
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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