How far is Hinckley, MN from Bruno, MN?

The driving distance from Hinckley, MN to Bruno, MN is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
25.49 mi
00h 36m
Flight
22.85 mi
36.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.85 mi
Kilometers
36.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.49 mi
Kilometers
41.03 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bruno
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 AM CDT
Return by in Hinckley
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hinckley
2026-04-23T06:52
Arrive Bruno
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hinckley
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
Sandstone
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Hinckley
12.7 mi
00h 18m
To Bruno
12.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hinckley and Bruno.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hinckley and Bruno.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway 61

    16 m · 8 sec · County Highway 61

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fire Monument Road

    3258 ft · 1 min · Fire Monument Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 35 North: Duluth

    944 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 18, MN 23 East: Finlayson, Askov

    1156 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

    12.3 mi · 22 min · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    76 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hinckley and Bruno.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
12.3 mi · 48%
Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
12.3 mi · 48%
Fire Monument Road
0.62 mi · 2%
MN 18
0.22 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.05 mi
County Highway 61
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

Turn right onto Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

12.3 mi · 00h 22m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandstone
00h 18m from Hinckley
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hinckley and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bruno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hinckley to Bruno?

The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Hinckley and 12.7 miles from Bruno.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hinckley and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bruno.

Stop Ideas Near Sandstone

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

91 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

97 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

St. Cloud

117 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hinckley and Bruno. Straight-line distance: 22.85 mi (36.77 km).

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#1 Hinckley

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

Population812
Coordinates46.0113400, -92.9443700
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Bruno

#2 Bruno

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States

Population179
Coordinates46.2791100, -92.6643600
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: Hinckley (-92.94437, 46.01134)
End: Bruno (-92.66436, 46.27911)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.41 L · about $3.21
Round trip
$6.42
1.8 gal · 6.82 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.21 $6.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.53 $7.06
Premium $4.39 $3.95 $7.91
Diesel $4.86 $4.38 $8.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hinckley and Bruno. The current time is 06:52:57.

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.