How far is Hinckley, MN from Pine City, MN?
The driving distance from Hinckley, MN to Pine City, MN is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hinckley and Pine City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinckley and Pine City.
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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
2715 ft · 58 sec · Fire Monument Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
981 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 11, I 35 Business
1882 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto County Highway 11
84 m · 6 sec · County Highway 11
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Continue on Henriette Road Northwest
1977 ft · 42 sec · Henriette Road Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 61
1319 ft · 28 sec · County Highway 61
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Continue on Main Street North
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street North
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southeast
126 m · 14 sec · 3rd Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Railroad Street Southeast
65 m · 9 sec · Railroad Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hinckley and Pine City.
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.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 00h 12m
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 Light Rain Likely near Pine City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hinckley to Pine City?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Mission Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Hinckley and 7.1 miles from Pine City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hinckley and Light Rain Likely near Pine City.
Stop Ideas Near Mission Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mission Creek.
St. Cloud
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Saint Paul Union Depot
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hinckley and Pine City. Straight-line distance: 12.86 mi (20.69 km).
#1 Hinckley
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
| Population | 812 |
| Coordinates | 46.0113400, -92.9443700 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pine City
City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,367 |
| Coordinates | 45.8260700, -92.9685400 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine City (-92.96854, 45.82607)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
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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