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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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinckley and Bruno.
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Start on County Highway 61
16 m · 8 sec · County Highway 61
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Turn left onto Fire Monument Road
3258 ft · 1 min · Fire Monument Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 35 North: Duluth
944 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 18, MN 23 East: Finlayson, Askov
1156 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
12.3 mi · 22 min · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
76 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hinckley and Bruno. Straight-line distance: 22.85 mi (36.77 km).
#1 Hinckley
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
| Population | 812 |
| Coordinates | 46.0113400, -92.9443700 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bruno
City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 179 |
| Coordinates | 46.2791100, -92.6643600 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bruno (-92.66436, 46.27911)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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