How far is Hibbing, MN from Hopper, MN?

The driving distance from Hibbing, MN to Hopper, MN is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
22.25 mi
00h 27m
Flight
17.62 mi
28.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.62 mi
Kilometers
28.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.25 mi
Kilometers
35.81 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopper
Sat, Apr 18, 6:27 AM CDT
Return by in Hibbing
Sat, Apr 18, 6:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hibbing
2026-04-18T05:59
Arrive Hopper
Sat, Apr 18, 6:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hibbing
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grant
MN

City in Washington County, Minnesota

From Hibbing
11.1 mi
00h 13m
To Hopper
11.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
33°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
33°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hibbing and Hopper.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hibbing and Hopper.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue East

    37 m · 7 sec · 4th Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Howard Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Howard Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Beltline

    20.8 mi · 24 min · East Beltline

  4. 4

    Turn right onto McInnes Road

    771 ft · 15 sec · McInnes Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Mud Lake Road

    2722 ft · 55 sec · Mud Lake Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mud Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hibbing and Hopper.

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
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Beltline
20.8 mi · 94%
East Howard Street
0.75 mi · 3%
Mud Lake Road
0.52 mi · 2%
McInnes Road
0.15 mi · 1%
4th Avenue East
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

East Beltline

Turn left onto East Beltline

20.8 mi · 00h 24m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grant
00h 13m from Hibbing
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hibbing and Mostly Cloudy near Hopper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hibbing to Hopper?

The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Grant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Hibbing and 11.1 miles from Hopper.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hibbing and Mostly Cloudy near Hopper.

Stop Ideas Near Grant

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

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

BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

93 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

96 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hibbing and Hopper. Straight-line distance: 17.62 mi (28.35 km).

Hibbing

#1 Hibbing

City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Population15,716
Coordinates47.4271500, -92.9376900
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hopper

Hopper is a place in Minnesota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.5099300, -92.5810200
Altitude437
CountryUnited States
Start: Hibbing (-92.93769, 47.42715)
End: Hopper (-92.58102, 47.50993)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.97 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.57
1.56 gal · 5.94 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.78 $5.57
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.06 $6.12
Premium $4.39 $3.43 $6.85
Diesel $4.86 $3.79 $7.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hibbing and Hopper. The current time is 05:59:33.

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.